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Foreign Affairs Ministry updates public on Nana Agyei Ahyia case in Latvia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided an update on government action following the death of Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student who lost his life under what officials describe as unusual circumstances while studying in Latvia.
In a press release dated February 19, 2026, the Ministry explained that a delegation led by the Foreign Minister travelled to Latvia to engage authorities and seek clarity and justice in the matter.
According to the Ministry, the family of the deceased was represented at the meetings, with Nana Agyei’s mother and aunty participating.
The delegation also included forensic experts, a pathologist, lawyers, Ghana’s ambassador, and consular officers from the Ghanaian Embassy in Berlin.
The officials held discussions with several Latvian authorities, including the Foreign Minister, Interior Minister, police chiefs, state prosecutors, and investigators.
The Latvian side indicated that investigations are ongoing and now directly supervised by the Interior Ministry, with fresh investigators appointed to ensure credible outcomes.
The Ministry noted that Latvian authorities welcomed any additional information relevant to the case.
As part of the process, Nana Agyei’s mother submitted a formal statement to support investigations, and further submissions are expected.
The Government of Ghana requested that the final investigative report be made available to the family, a request that drew no objection from the Latvian side.
The Ministry stressed that Ghana remains committed to truth, transparency, and justice, urging the public to avoid speculation that could affect the investigation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
