Government assures family of murdered Ghanaian in US of Justice
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Meets Family Of Late Akpene Tetteh
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson (MP), has assured the family of the late Akpene Tetteh, a 37-year-old Ghanaian murdered in Savannah, United States of America, of the Government of Ghana’s support in seeking justice.
The assurance was given when the family, led by Mr. Chris Ackummey, Esq., paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister on 4th November, 2026, to discuss the circumstances surrounding the tragic death and the need to ensure that justice is served.
According to the family, Akpene Diamond Tetteh was shot by two fifteen (15)- year-old juveniles in the state of Georgia, USA, on 12th February, 2026, barely weeks after her PhD.
One of the assailants has been arrested and arraigned in a court in Savannah, Georgia, on 3rd March, 2026. The trial is ongoing. The other assailant is at large.
During the meeting, Hon. Gyakye Quayson expressed the Government’s concern over the incident and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the family in pursuing justice. He further assured the family that the Government remained committed to protecting the safety and welfare of Ghanaians around the world.
He therefore indicated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would provide the necessary support within its mandate and explore available avenues for the government’s assistance to the family to ensure that the matter receives the necessary attention.
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