Ghana to Pay Full Travel Costs for Javits Frimpong’s Mom to Attend His Funeral in Bronx

The Ghanaian government announced it will cover all travel expenses for the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in New YorkForeign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the Mahama administration also stood ready to contribute towards a dignified funeral for the teenagerThe announcement came after New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani secured a direct commitment from President Trump to grant the grieving mother a visaPAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

The Government of Ghana has committed to bearing the full cost of travel for Doris Adu Gyamfi, mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, so she can attend her son's funeral in New York after he was fatally shot in the Bronx on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

Ghana to Pay Full Travel Costs for Javits Frimpong’s Mom to Attend His Funeral in Bronx Source: UGCGhana sponsors Javits Frimpong's mom travel expensesForeign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the government's decision on Saturday, 31 October 2026.

He confirmed he had spoken with Madam Gyamfi the previous day and deployed officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to guide her through the visa application process.

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The announcement followed a critical diplomatic intervention by New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, who contacted US President Donald Trump directly to secure a visa for the bereaved mother.

Mayor Mamdani confirmed on X that the president agreed to grant her a visa immediately after their phone call.

Ablakwa welcomed the intervention warmly, expressing gratitude to both leaders and referring affectionately to Mayor Mamdani as "our own Kwame Mamdani".

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Javits had relocated from Ghana to the United States approximately one year before his death to live with his father, Thomas Frimpong, in New York. He was shot while walking to school in the Bronx on 29 October 2026 and died from his injuries.

His death prompted grief across both Ghana and the United States. His father alleged that two classmates had been bullying the teenager and were suspended from school after the matter was escalated to school authorities.

However, police have not publicly established any link between the alleged bullying and the shooting, and no arrests had been made at the time of reporting.

Ablakwa assured the family that the government would remain engaged with the relevant US authorities and work towards ensuring those responsible for Javits' death face justice.

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Ghanaian media personality Tima Kumkum’s reaction to the death of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in New York.

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Javits had moved from Ghana to live with his father only about a year earlier.

His death has prompted grief among Ghanaians at home and abroad, alongside calls for justice for his family.

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Portia Arthur (Entertainment Editor) Portia Arthur holds a BA in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2013). She has nearly a decade of experience in journalism. She worked as a Lifestyle editor for Pulse.com.gh for almost six years. She joined YEN.com.gh in 2022 as its pioneer fashion editor. She has also worked with celebrities and footballers in image consultancy and management. She has completed Google News Initiative News Labs courses and Advanced Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting, Fighting misinformation. She can be reached via email: portia.arthur@yen.com.gh