The Government of Ghana has secured the services of renowned United States civil rights lawyer Ben Crump to support efforts aimed at obtaining justice for Ghanaians who have been killed in the United States in recent months.
According to an update issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approval has been granted for Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York to engage the prominent attorney at no cost to the Ghanaian taxpayer.
The Ministry said the legal representation forms part of the government’s commitment to pursuing justice for affected Ghanaian families and safeguarding the rights and dignity of Ghanaian citizens abroad.
In the statement, the government reaffirmed its determination to pursue all available avenues to ensure accountability in the reported cases.
“Ghana will go every length to secure justice and safeguard the dignity of our dear nationals abroad,” the Ministry stated.
The Foreign Minister also expressed appreciation to Mr. Crump for what the Ministry described as a positive telephone discussion on the matter and his willingness to assist Ghana’s efforts.
The statement further acknowledged the cooperation and commitment of United States authorities in the collective pursuit of justice for the victims and their families.
The development comes amid growing public concern over recent killings involving Ghanaian nationals in the United States and signals Ghana’s intention to actively engage legal and diplomatic channels to seek redress.
The Ministry reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting the welfare of Ghanaians abroad and ensuring that incidents involving its citizens receive the necessary attention and support through established international and legal processes.