Ghana engages US civil rights lawyer Ben Crump over killings of nationals
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the engagement of prominent US civil rights lawyer Ben Crump to assist Ghana in seeking justice for nationals killed in the United States in recent months. In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Ministry said Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York had been authorised to engage Mr Crump’s services at no cost to the Ghanaian taxpayer.…
The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has authorized the use of renowned US civil rights attorney Ben Crump to aid the nation in pursuing justice for Ghanaians who have been killed in the United States recently. On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Ministry announced that Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York had been granted the ability to utilize Mr. Crump’s services free of charge to the Ghanaian taxpayer.
"Approval has been granted to Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York to engage the services of celebrated US civil rights lawyer, Ben Crump, at no cost to the Ghanaian taxpayer, to assist Ghana in securing justice for all Ghanaians killed in the US in recent months," the statement emphasized.
The decision demonstrates the government's dedication to upholding the rights and dignity of Ghanaians residing overseas. "Ghana will go every length to secure justice and safeguard the dignity of our dear nationals abroad," it concluded.
The Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to Mr. Crump for engaging in a favorable telephone conversation regarding the matter. The Ministry also recognized the cooperation and commitment of US authorities in their pursuit of justice for the victims. "We equally acknowledge the cooperation and commitment of US authorities in our collective quest for justice," the statement added.
This step comes in the aftermath of the recent deaths of Ghanaians in the United States, including 15-year-old Javits Frimpong and 24-year-old Joseph Owusu, both of whom were murdered in the Bronx, New York. Mr. Crump, a prominent US civil rights attorney, has a history of representing families in high-profile cases concerning racial injustice and police brutality. His involvement is anticipated to bolster Ghana's efforts to hold perpetrators accountable for the incidents involving its nationals.
The Ministry has not disclosed the specific legal strategies Mr. Crump will employ, the cases he will manage, or the schedule for his engagement.
Written by urgent.news from MyJoyOnline Ghana's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
