Government of Ghana Demands Justice Following Tragic Killing of 15-Year-Old Ghanaian Teenager in New York
The Government of Ghana has expressed deep sorrow and outrage following the fatal shooting of in the Bronx, New York . According to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the young Ghanaian teenager was fatally shot by yet-to-be-identified assailants at about 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, 29th October 2026, while on his way to school . In response to the tragedy, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), spoke directly with the victim's father, Thomas Frimpong, offering the full backing and solidarity of the Ghanaian government . Emphasizing the state's resolve, the Minister stated: We will pursue justice, and we will make sure that those who did this do not get away with it." Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Hon. Ablakwa extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, sharing the nation's profound grief . He noted: We are all saddened. We are all distraught. He did not deserve this." As part...