Ghana Engages US Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump Over Recent Killings of Ghanaians in the US

Story by: Regina Bless

The Government of Ghana has approved the engagement of renowned American civil rights lawyer Ben Crump to assist in securing justice for Ghanaians who have been killed in the United States in recent months.

In an official update issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approval has been granted to Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York to engage the services of the celebrated lawyer at no cost to the Ghanaian taxpayer.

The move is aimed at supporting efforts to secure justice for all Ghanaians who have lost their lives in recent killings in the United States.

The Ministry stated that Ghana remains committed to pursuing justice and safeguarding the dignity and welfare of its citizens living abroad.

The Foreign Minister also expressed appreciation to Ben Crump for a positive telephone discussion on the matter, describing the engagement as an important step towards addressing the concerns surrounding the deaths.

Additionally, the Ministry acknowledged the cooperation and commitment of US authorities in the collective effort to ensure justice for the affected Ghanaian nationals.

The development underscores the government’s commitment to seeking accountability and protecting the rights of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.