Ministry of Foreign Affairs Refutes Misinformation, Reaffirms Commitment to Justice for Late Nana Agyei Ahyia

Accra, February 2, 2026 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected claims circulating on social media regarding Ghana’s efforts to seek justice for the late Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student who died under unusual circumstances while studying at Riga Technical University in Latvia.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry described as false, misleading, and unfounded allegations contained in a viral video by a woman claiming to be a sister of the deceased. The video alleges, among other things, that the deceased’s mother was asked to make payments to facilitate her travel, that government officials travelled to Latvia without any family member, and that a fake airline ticket was issued to the family.

The Ministry stated emphatically that it has maintained constant, transparent engagement with the family of the deceased and has facilitated arrangements for the travel of two duly nominated family members and a pathologist to Latvia.

It stressed that no payment has ever been demanded or received from the family by the Ministry or any government official acting on its behalf, adding that the Government of Ghana is fully bearing all travel-related costs.

According to the Ministry, it actively supported the visa application process for the nominated family members, who were initially expected to travel by January 31, 2026. However, the trip did not take place due to delays in visa issuance by the relevant authorities. The Ministry explained that, at the time of their visa appointments, the family members did not present all required documentation. Once the outstanding documents were provided, the Ministry promptly facilitated their submission to the appropriate embassy.

The Ministry further disclosed that it formally informed the deceased’s mother on Friday evening and again on Saturday that travel could not proceed as scheduled because the visas had not been issued and the passports were still with the embassy.

Despite these communications, the mother reportedly went to the airport on Saturday evening in the company of bloggers, indicating her intention to approach the airline counter for what she described as evidentiary purposes. The Ministry clarified that she was clearly informed that the document in her possession was not a confirmed airline ticket, but rather an itinerary generated solely to support the visa application process, and that travel was impossible without her passport.

The Ministry noted that it remains actively engaged with the relevant authorities to secure the outstanding visas. It cautioned against the deliberate distortion of facts and the spread of misinformation, describing such actions as regrettable and harmful, as they mislead the public, undermine confidence in state institutions, and distract from the collective effort to uncover the truth surrounding the tragic death of a Ghanaian citizen.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its unwavering commitment to the protection and welfare of Ghanaians abroad and to the pursuit of justice for the late Nana Agyei Ahyia.

Published By: Solomon Kwabena Nana-Ansah (El-Paaps)