The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a preliminary report from a fact-finding mission dispatched to Latvia to investigate the death of Ghanaian student Nana Agyei Ahyia, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed.
The disclosure was made following a meeting between the Minister and members of the deceased’s family at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier on Tuesday, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the student’s death.
According to the Minister, the fact-finding mission was promptly deployed from Ghana’s Embassy in Germany, which holds concurrent accreditation to Latvia, to engage relevant authorities and gather information on the case.
The mission has since submitted its initial findings to the Ministry, which will inform the government’s next steps.
Mr. Ablakwa indicated that Latvian authorities have confirmed that investigations into the case are still ongoing, and that no final determination has yet been made regarding the cause of death. He noted that Ghana will await the conclusion of local investigations while pursuing parallel diplomatic engagements.
As part of further actions, the Minister has formally notified the Latvian government of his intention to travel to Latvia to hold discussions with his counterpart and meet investigators handling the case. He added that the planned delegation will include representatives of the bereaved family.
The Minister also disclosed that the Government of Ghana will engage independent experts to analyse all investigative materials, including the expected final report from Latvian authorities, to guide subsequent decisions in the interest of justice.
Nana Agyei Ahyia, an undergraduate student in Latvia, died in June under circumstances that have remained unclear. His family formally petitioned the Ministry in August 2025, calling for diplomatic intervention after expressing concerns over what they described as limited transparency in the investigation.
Family members have disputed early claims suggesting self-harm, pointing to alleged gaps in the investigation, including the absence of forensic documentation, limited disclosure of evidence, and unresolved questions surrounding the scene of the incident.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its commitment to keeping the family and the public informed as diplomatic engagements continue, emphasizing that the protection of Ghanaians abroad remains a priority.
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