NPP’s Kwasi Kwarteng calls for polite but firm appeal to US over Bronx shooting of Ghanaian teen

Kwasi Kwarteng, a member of the NPP Communications, has urged the US authorities to ensure justice for a 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager, Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York. The incident occurred around 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, while Frimpong was on his way to school. The teenager's death has sparked concern among Ghanaians, particularly due to reports of alleged bullying at his school.

On Saturday, October 31, Kwarteng spoke on Channel One TV’s ,The Big Issue, emphasizing that Ghana should utilize diplomatic channels to press the US to hold those responsible accountable. He stated, "We cannot dictate how the U.S. criminal justice system should operate, but at least we can make a call, a polite one, but also a firm one through the Embassy of the United States that it is something that the international community is watching."

Kwarteng added that Ghanaians and the wider international community would be closely monitoring the case to ensure justice for the teenager and his family. He expressed his firm belief that no child should lose their life while pursuing an education, stating, "I maintain that no child should lose his life whilst he’s going to school.

A child going to school should be able to learn, should be able to realize his dreams, and at the end of the day should be able to come home safely." Reflecting on the values guiding young people's behavior, Kwarteng suggested that religious and moral upbringing could help address some of society's challenges, saying, "Maybe some way, somehow, religion may not be the absolute answer, but it still provides some remedies in situations like this."

He also called on the international community to support the call for justice for the teenager and his family, adding, "We call on the rest of the world to demand justice for Mr Javits Frimpong and his entire family."