Accra: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly rejected allegations 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.
According to Ghana Web, a woman, who claimed to be a sister of the deceased, had alleged that Nana Agyei's mother was asked to pay money to facilitate her travel, that government officials travelled to Latvia without any family member, and that a fake airline ticket was issued to the bereaved mother. However, in a statement issued on February 2, 2026, the Ministry said it had taken note of the video, describing the allegations as 'false, misleading, and unfounded.'
The Ministry clarified that it categorically rejects and corrects the false, misleading, and unfounded assertions contained in the said video. It emphasized that the deceased's mother was not required to make any payments and that government officials did not travel to Latvia without family accompaniment, nor was a fake airline ticket issued.
The Ministry insisted on its transparency in dealings with the family, facilitating the travel of two family members and a pathologist to Latvia. According to the Ministry, the planned travel for the nominated family members, initially scheduled for January 31, 2026, could not take place due to visa delays.
The statement further emphasized that neither the Ministry nor any government official acting on its behalf demanded or received any form of payment from the family. The Government of Ghana is fully bearing the cost of all travel arrangements.
The Ministry explained that it actively facilitated the visa application process for the nominated family members. The travel did not materialize due to visa issuance delays, and the family members failed to present all requisite documentation at their visa appointments.
Addressing the communication issue, the Ministry stated that the deceased's mother had been duly informed that the trip could not proceed as planned. Upon receipt of the outstanding documents, the Ministry promptly facilitated their submission to the concerned Embassy and formally notified the mother of the deceased about the travel delay due to visa and passport issues.
Regarding the allegation of a fake airline ticket, the Ministry clarified that the document in question was not intended for travel but merely an itinerary to support the visa application process. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to securing the outstanding visas and pursuing justice for the deceased, cautioning against the spread of misinformation.