The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Latvian authorities have agreed to receive a Ghanaian delegation as part of ongoing efforts to seek justice for the late Nana Agyei Ahyia, an 18-year-old Ghanaian student who died in Latvia under controversial circumstances.
The update follows sustained diplomatic engagements by the government to address concerns raised by the family of the deceased, who dispute Latvian authorities’ claim that Nana Agyei died by suicide. The family maintains that their son was racially abused and later murdered by a group of individuals.
Providing an update in a Facebook post on Saturday, December 27, 2025, Mr Ablakwa disclosed that the Latvian Foreign Ministry has officially responded to his request for cooperation.
“On the matter of ongoing investigations and justice for Nana Agyei, I can confirm that the Latvian Foreign Ministry has officially responded to my request and indicated that Latvian authorities shall be ready to receive my delegation in Riga, Latvia on the 20th of January, 2026,” he stated.
He noted that the visit will form part of Ghana’s pursuit of truth and justice in the case and pledged to keep the public informed throughout the process.
“Looking forward to embarking on this important journey in the pursuit of truth and justice. I promised regular updates in the interest of transparency, accountability and justice — I shall continue to do just that,” he added.
Mr Ablakwa reiterated the Mahama administration’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of Ghanaians, both at home and abroad.
“As I have reiterated, the Mahama administration values every Ghanaian life either at home or abroad; we are prepared to do whatever it takes to safeguard the dignity of all Ghanaians,” he said.
Ablakwa to visit Latvia over alleged murder of Ghanaian student