The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has authorised Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York to engage celebrated US civil rights attorney Ben Crump to secure justice for Ghanaian nationals killed across the United States in recent months.
According to an official statement issued by the Ministry, the legal representation will come at zero financial burden to local citizens. “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 Ghanains killed in the US in recent months,” the statement revealed.
Reaffirming the government’s resolve to protect its diaspora population, the Ministry emphasised its unwavering stance on defending citizens abroad. “Ghana will go every length to secure justice and safeguard the dignity of our dear nationals abroad,” the document stated.
The Ministry also noted that direct diplomatic engagement with the American attorney has already commenced, while commending foreign law enforcement partners for their assistance. “The Foreign Minister is grateful to Ben Crump for the positive telephone discussion on this all-important matter,” the statement noted, adding, “We equally acknowledge the cooperation and commitment of US authorities in our collective quest for justice”.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana