Donald Trump grants visa to mother of slain teen Javits Frimpong

United States President Donald Trump has granted an emergency visa to Doris Adu Gyamfi, the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot in the Bronx, New York. The decision allows Madam Gyamfi to travel from Ghana to the United States to attend her son's funeral and say her final goodbyes. The visa approval followed high-level diplomatic interventions involving New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Ghanaian government.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the breakthrough after a direct discussion with President Trump regarding the tragic case. Following this development, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed that the Ghanaian government will fully fund Madam Gyamfi’s travel and associated expenses. The state’s commitment is part of a broader effort to support the family as they navigate the loss of their son in a foreign country.

Javits Frimpong was a victim of a shooting incident on October 29 while he was on his way to school. The New York Police Department is currently searching for three suspects believed to be involved in the crime. While the investigation remains active, authorities are exploring various leads, including potential links to school bullying. The Government of Ghana has formally condemned the killing and expressed its commitment to ensuring justice is served for the young student.

The facilitation of the visa and travel arrangements highlights a unique moment of cooperation between the U.S. presidency, the New York City mayor’s office, and the administration of President John Mahama. As Doris Adu Gyamfi prepares for her journey to New York, the focus of the Ghanaian community remains on the pursuit of accountability for the violence that claimed the life of the 15-year-old Bronx resident.