The last goodbye of Ghanaian shot dead in the US
At about 6 pm on Friday, 18 September 2026, members of the Akamani family joined a conference call to discuss whether to send a delegation to a funeral in Biu, near Navrongo in the Upper East Region. Four family members were actively taking part while others listened, and among them was Dr Kofi Akamani. He […]
On Friday, 18 September 2026, the Akamani family gathered for a conference call to decide whether to send a delegation to a funeral in Biu, near Navrongo in the Upper East Region of Ghana. Dr Kofi Akamani, one of six children, joined the discussion from the United States and said goodbye to his family. Later that evening, his family noted his subdued demeanor and slower speech, which was unusual for the usually expressive Kofi.
The following day, Saturday, 19 September, Kofi was fatally shot and died in the US. Born and raised in northern Ghana, Kofi's family roots were in Kologo and Biu. His academic and professional pursuits led him to international scientific circles, specializing in environmental science and forestry. Upon receiving the news of his death, Kofi's family in Ghana learned of his passing through a telephone call from a family member in the US.
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