The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed claims circulating on social media over the handling of efforts to seek justice for the late Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student who died under unclear circumstances in Latvia, describing the allegations as false and misleading.

In a press release dated February 2, 2026, the Ministry said it has remained in constant contact with the family of the deceased and has not demanded any money from them to facilitate travel to Europe.

“The Ministry wishes to categorically reject and correct the false, misleading and unfounded assertions contained in the said video,” the statement said.

The Ministry was responding to a video in which a woman claiming to be Nana Agyei Ahyia’s sister alleged that the family had been asked to make payments, that officials travelled without relatives, and that a fake airline ticket had been issued to the deceased’s mother.

According to the Ministry, the government has fully taken responsibility for the travel arrangements of two nominated family members and a pathologist to Latvia.

“At no time has the Ministry, or any government official acting on its behalf, demanded or received any form of payment from the family,” it stressed.

The statement explained that the family members were initially expected to travel by January 31, 2026, but the trip was delayed due to visa processing challenges.

It said the delay was partly caused by the failure of the applicants to submit all required documents during their visa appointments.

“Upon receipt of the outstanding documents, the Ministry promptly facilitated their submission to the concerned Embassy,” the statement added.

The Ministry further disclosed that the deceased’s mother had been informed on Friday and Saturday that the trip could not go ahead because the visas had not been issued and the passports were still with the Embassy.

Despite this, it said the mother later went to the airport with some bloggers, claiming she was seeking evidence.

However, the Ministry clarified that the document in her possession was not a confirmed ticket.

“She was expressly informed… that the document was not a confirmed airline ticket, but merely an itinerary generated exclusively to support the visa application process,” it stated.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry also warned against what it described as deliberate distortion of facts and the spread of misinformation.

“It must be firmly stated that the circulation of misinformation on a matter of this gravity is deeply regrettable and will not be countenanced,” the statement said.

Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student at Riga Technical University in Latvia, died under circumstances that have since sparked public concern and calls for transparency.

His death has attracted attention on social media, with some family members and activists demanding swift action and accountability from authorities.

The Ministry said it remains committed to working with relevant institutions in Latvia to establish the facts surrounding his death.

“The Ministry reiterates its unwavering commitment to the protection and welfare of Ghanaians abroad and to the pursuit of justice for the late Nana Agyei Ahyia,” it said.

As investigations continue, officials are urging the public to rely on verified information and allow diplomatic processes to take their course in the search for answers.