Ghana engages Latvian authorities over death of student Nana Agyei Ahyia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed the Government of Ghana’s commitment to securing justice in the case of Nana Agyei Ahyia, the Ghanaian student who died under unusual circumstances while studying in Latvia.

In a press release issued in Accra on February 19, 2026, the Ministry disclosed that a high-level delegation led by the Foreign Minister travelled to the Republic of Latvia to engage directly with Latvian authorities on the ongoing investigations.

The delegation included forensic experts, a pathologist, legal representatives, Ghana’s Ambassador, and consular officers from the Ghanaian Embassy in Berlin. Notably, Nana Agyei’s mother and aunt were present and fully represented during the meetings with Latvian officials.

Discussions were held with key authorities in Latvia, including the Foreign Minister, Minister for the Interior, Police Chiefs, State Prosecutors, and investigators handling the case.

According to the Ministry, Latvian officials confirmed that investigations are active and ongoing.

They further indicated that, due to the high level of interest from the Government of Ghana, the case is now under the direct supervision of the Latvian Interior Ministry, with new investigators appointed to ensure credible and transparent outcomes.

The Latvian authorities welcomed additional submissions that could aid the investigative process. As part of this, the deceased’s mother, with guidance from the Ghanaian delegation, submitted a formal statement to be included in the official record.

The Ghanaian side also signalled that further submissions may be made in response to issues raised during the engagements.

The Government of Ghana has formally requested that the final investigative report be made available to Nana Agyei’s family. The Latvian authorities reportedly raised no objection to this request.

The Ministry emphasized that Ghana remains committed to truth, transparency, and justice. It assured the public that the government will continue to pursue all appropriate diplomatic and legal avenues to ensure due process is followed.

Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are maintaining close contact with the bereaved family and have pledged to provide consistent updates to both the family and the general public as developments unfold.