Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa will lead a delegation to Riga, Latvia, on January 20, 2026, as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Ghanaian student Nana Agyei Ahyia.
Investigation into Nana Agyei Ahyia’s Death
The Latvian Foreign Ministry has confirmed it will receive the Ghanaian delegation, according to a statement issued by Ablakwa on Saturday, December 27. The delegation will include representatives of Nana Agyei Ahyia’s family to ensure transparency and direct family involvement in the process.
The government will also engage independent experts to analyze all investigative reports, particularly the final report expected from Latvian authorities, to determine the next steps. Ablakwa met with the bereaved family earlier this month at the Foreign Ministry to offer condolences and provide an update on the steps taken so far.
A fact-finding mission was dispatched from Ghana’s embassy in Germany, which holds concurrent accreditation to Latvia, to gather firsthand information regarding the circumstances surrounding Nana Agyei Ahyia’s death. The team has submitted a preliminary report to the ministry.
Circumstances of the Death
Nana Agyei Ahyia, an 18-year-old Electrical Engineering student at Riga Technical University, was found dead on June 4, 2025. Latvian authorities initially reported that he fell from the sixth floor of his apartment building. However, his family disputes this account, citing a voice note he sent days before his death in which he claimed to have been poisoned.
Family spokesperson Sarah Nimli stated that they received news of his fall and death but believe suicide was not a possibility. She also expressed concerns about a lack of responsiveness from Latvian police and a potential cover-up due to the involvement of Latvian nationals.
Latvian authorities have confirmed that the investigation into the case is still ongoing and has not been concluded. Ablakwa emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of Ghanaians both at home and abroad, stating the Mahama administration “values every Ghanaian life” and is “prepared to do whatever it takes to safeguard the dignity of all Ghanaians.”
Ablakwa added that he would continue to provide regular updates to the public to ensure transparency, accountability, and justice. The upcoming trip underscores Ghana’s resolve to pursue justice through diplomatic and legal channels in collaboration with international partners. The family had previously sent a relative to Latvia to seek answers, later joined by a representative from the Ghanaian Embassy in Berlin, frustrated by the initial lack of transparency.
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