The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured the family of Akpene Diamond Tetteh, a 37-year-old Ghanaian murdered in the United States, of the government’s support in seeking justice over her death.
The assurance was given by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, when the family, led by its legal representative, Chris Ackummey, met him on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
According to the Ministry in a Facebook post, the meeting focused on the circumstances surrounding Tetteh’s death and possible avenues for ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.
The family said Tetteh was shot dead by two 15-year-old juveniles in Georgia on February 12, 2026, weeks after completing her PhD.
One of the suspects was arrested and arraigned before a court in Savannah, Georgia, on March 3, 2026. His trial is ongoing, while the second suspect remains at large.
Mr Quayson expressed the government’s concern over the killing and assured the family that the Ministry would provide the necessary assistance within its mandate.
He also pledged to explore other avenues for government support to ensure the case receives the required attention.
The Deputy Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting the safety and welfare of Ghanaians living abroad.
Tetteh was reportedly shot in broad daylight at about 2:30 p.m. Authorities said officers who responded to the incident found her lying in the street with life-threatening injuries. She was later pronounced dead.
The engagement comes days after another Ghanaian, 15-year-old Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, was fatally shot while walking to school in the Bronx, New York, on October 29, 2026.
