The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured the family of 37‑year‑old Akpene Diamond Tetteh, a Ghanaian PhD graduate, of government support in pursuing justice for her murder in the United States.
In a Facebook post, the Ministry said the assurance was given by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs James Gyakye Quayson when the family, led by legal representative Chris Ackummey, paid a courtesy call on him on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The meeting focused on the circumstances of Tetteh’s death and ways to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The family reports that Tetteh was shot by two 15‑year‑old juveniles in Georgia on February 12, 2026, weeks after completing her PhD.
One suspect was arrested and arraigned in Savannah, Georgia, on March 3, 2026, and is currently on trial; the second suspect remains at large.
Quayson expressed the government’s concern over the incident and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the family. He assured them that the Ministry would provide assistance within its mandate and explore further avenues to ensure the case receives the necessary attention.
The Deputy Minister also reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting the safety and welfare of Ghanaians living abroad.
Tetteh was shot in broad daylight around 2:30 p.m. on February 12. Officers found her lying in the street with life‑threatening injuries and she was later pronounced dead.
The engagement comes days after the killing of another Ghanaian, 15‑year‑old Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who was fatally shot while walking to school in the Bronx, New York, on October 29, 2026.
