The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, has received Doris Adu Gyamfi, the mother of 15-year-old Ghanaian boy Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, in the United States.
The meeting provided an opportunity for Mr Quayson to convey the government’s condolences to the bereaved mother and her family following the teenager’s death.
He assured Madam Gyamfi of the government’s commitment to supporting the family during the difficult period and helping them navigate the aftermath of the tragedy.
Mr Quayson also said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would work through Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the United States to engage relevant authorities and ensure that the circumstances surrounding Javits’ death receive the necessary attention.
He reaffirmed the government’s solidarity with the family and pledged continued support as they cope with the loss.
Javits’ death has drawn attention in Ghana and among Ghanaians abroad, with calls for answers and support for the bereaved family.
