Ghana engages Latvian authorities over death of student

THE Government of Ghana has intensified diplomatic efforts to seek justice for Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student who died under unusual circumstances while studying in Latvia.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and made available to The Ghanaian Times said a high-level delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs travelled to Latvia to engage the authorities as part of efforts to ensure transparency, accountability and a credible investigative outcome.

The delegation included forensic experts, a pathologist, lawyers, Ghana’s ambassador and consular officers from the Ghanaian Embassy in Berlin. The family of the deceased was also represented by his mother and aunt during meetings with Latvian officials.

According to the statement, the delegation held discussions with Latvia’s Foreign Minister, Minister for the Interior, police chiefs, state prosecutors and investigators handling the case.

The Latvian authorities indicated that investigations were ongoing and had now been placed under the direct supervision of the Interior Ministry, with new investigators appointed to strengthen credibility.

The statement said the Latvian side welcomed further submissions of relevant information to aid investigations.

Nana Agyei Ahyia’s mother subsequently submitted a formal statement for the official record, with additional submissions expected.

Government also demanded that the final investigative report be made available to the family, a request accepted by the Latvian authorities.

The Ministry reaffirmed government’s commitment to truth and justice, and urged the public to avoid speculation that could undermine the investigations.

BY STEPHANIE BIRIKORANG

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