The Government of Ghana has announced it will cover the full travel costs for the mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy killed in New York. The teenager was fatally shot while walking to school in the Bronx. Officials in Ghana have also pledged to assist with the mother’s visa process to allow her to attend his funeral in the United States.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to facilitate a visa for the mother, Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi, to travel to New York. The decision comes as Ghana has called for justice following the killing of Frimpong, which has sparked concern in the Bronx community. The Ghanaian government’s announcement followed discussions with local authorities in New York.
This incident has intensified diplomatic efforts between Ghana and the United States. The teenager’s death has raised questions about safety in the Bronx and the broader issue of youth violence in urban areas. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the state funding for the mother’s travel on October 31, 2026. The government has also expressed its commitment to ensuring the mother can attend the funeral, which is scheduled to take place in New York. The case has drawn attention from both local and international media.
