Ghana Sends High-Level Delegation to Latvia over Student’s Death
By: Maame Efua Kwaduah
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a high-level Ghanaian delegation has travelled to Latvia to engage local authorities regarding the death of Ghanaian student Nana Agyei Ahyia. The delegation is part of the Government of Ghana’s ongoing efforts to seek justice for the late student, who reportedly died under unusual circumstances while pursuing his studies in Latvia.
In a press release, the Ministry stated that the delegation is being led by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and comprises a team of forensic experts, a pathologist, legal practitioners, Ghana’s Ambassador to Latvia, and consular officials from the Ghanaian Embassy in Berlin. Members of the deceased student’s family, including his mother and aunt, also joined the delegation in meetings with Latvian authorities.
During the engagement, discussions were held with key Latvian officials, including the Foreign Minister, Minister for the Interior, police chiefs, state prosecutors, and investigators assigned to the case. Authorities in Latvia confirmed that the investigation into Nana Agyei Ahyia’s death is active and ongoing.
As a result of Ghana’s high-level involvement, the probe is now being directly overseen by Latvia’s Ministry of Interior, with fresh investigators appointed to ensure the credibility and thoroughness of the process.
Latvian authorities reportedly welcomed additional evidence and submissions related to the case. Guided by the Ghanaian delegation, Nana Agyei’s mother submitted a formal statement to the relevant authorities as part of the official investigative record. The Government of Ghana has requested that the final investigative report be shared with the student’s family, a request to which Latvian officials reportedly raised no objections.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured the public that the government remains fully committed to transparency, justice, and truth in the matter. It further indicated that regular engagement with Latvian authorities will continue, and all appropriate diplomatic and legal channels will be utilised to ensure that due process is observed.
Officials also confirmed that the government is maintaining close contact with the bereaved family and will provide consistent updates to both the family and the public. The Ministry cautioned the public against speculation that could compromise ongoing investigations.
“Ghanaian Foreign Ministry officials continue to maintain close contact with the bereaved family and will consistently provide updates to both the family and the general public as is our practice,” the statement concluded.
