Javits’ killing: ‘Condolences are not a policy. Justice is’ – Minority demands sustained US cooperation
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the government to sustain its engagement with United States authorities to ensure justice for Javits, the Ghanaian teenager who was killed in the US.
Ghanaian Parliament's Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the government to maintain its cooperation with US authorities to ensure justice for Javits, a Ghanaian teenager who was killed in the United States. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Afenyo-Markin emphasized that condolences to the bereaved family were insufficient and that practical steps needed to be taken.
He acknowledged the Foreign Ministry's efforts in engaging the family and the Permanent Mission's visit to offer support, but stressed that true justice was the priority. Afenyo-Markin warned against allowing the case to fade from public attention and called for sustained engagement with American authorities not just for a week, but until the responsible person stands trial.
He also demanded the assignment of a dedicated government official to work closely with the New York Police Department and Bronx prosecutors to monitor the case. Additionally, the Minority Leader urged the government to provide practical assistance to the family, such as legal and consular aid, and to help arrange for Javits' body to be brought to Ghana for burial if the family wishes.
Afenyo-Markin stressed the importance of the government reporting its progress to Parliament, ensuring the case remains a national priority and that the circumstances of the teenager's death are fully investigated.
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