Ghana vows to pursue justice in Latvian death of Ghanaian student
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has given firm assurances that the Government of Ghana will actively pursue justice for Nana Agyei Ahyia, the Ghanaian student who died in Latvia under circumstances that remain under investigation.
In a statement shared on Facebook, the Minister disclosed that he met with the bereaved family at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra on Monday, December 22, 2025, to personally express the government’s condolences and provide updates on actions taken so far.
Mr. Ablakwa explained that shortly after the incident, Ghana’s Embassy in Germany also accredited to Latvia was instructed to dispatch a fact-finding team to Latvia to gather firsthand information. He noted that the team has since submitted an initial report to the Ministry.
According to the Foreign Affairs Minister, Latvian authorities have confirmed that investigations into the student’s death are still ongoing and that no final conclusions have been reached. To reinforce Ghana’s commitment to the case, Mr. Ablakwa revealed plans to travel to Latvia to engage directly with Latvian officials and investigators. He added that members of Nana Agyei Ahyia’s family will be part of the delegation.
The Minister further stated that Ghana will seek independent expert analysis of all available reports, including the final findings expected from Latvian authorities, to ensure a thorough and objective assessment of the case.
Reaffirming the government’s responsibility to Ghanaians living abroad, Mr. Ablakwa stressed that the state remains committed to protecting the rights of its citizens and will pursue accountability until the matter is fully resolved.
