Javits Frimpong: Ghanaian Man Who Teaches at Slain Teen’s School Speaks Out: “I’m Begging”
- A Ghanaian teacher at Javits Frimpong's school spoke at a vigil for the 15-year-old boy who was killed on his way to school in the US
- The teacher shared that bullying was a key concern and urged parents to listen to their children more closely
- He also called on community members to factor such issues into their decisions when voting
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A Ghanaian teacher at the American school attended by slain Ghanaian teenager Javits Frimpong has broken his silence, speaking out at a vigil held in honour of the 15-year-old, who was killed on his way to school.
Source: UGC
The teacher, who is Ghanaian himself, acknowledged the difficulty of speaking publicly in such situations, noting that educators are often legally constrained in what they can say.
"Sometimes the law shuts down the teachers even if they want to speak," he said.
Teacher Calls on Parents and Voters to Act
Despite those limitations, the teacher used the platform to raise urgent concerns about bullying and parental responsibility.
He drew a personal connection to Javits's experience, saying the kind of bullying the teenager faced was something he too had endured.
His message to parents was direct: listen to your children.
"The bullying that Javits experienced, I also faced the same thing. Parents, please listen to your kids," he said. He also reminded parents not to place undue pressure on their children, adding, "Your children are not your retirement plan."
He extended his appeal beyond the home, urging community members to hold elected officials accountable for policies that affect young people's safety.
"The law here works, so please think well when voting," he said.
Friends of Javits left grieving
The teacher also spoke about the emotional toll the tragedy had taken on students who knew Javits personally.
He noted that the teenager's friends had been in tears since his death, and called for their grief to be acknowledged and amplified.
"Their voices need to be heard," he said.
Javits Frimpong, who was 15 years old at the time of his death, was a Ghanaian boy living in the United States.
He died while making his way to school.
The Facebook post below has a video of Javits Frimpong's teacher.
Reactions to interview with Javits Frimpong's teacher
Social media users responded to the teacher's interview with a range of reactions.
Kwaku Sarfo wrote:
"You have done well. You went there at 6 and still kept your identity as a Twi speaker. May God protect u all."
Owusu Locomotion commented:
"Great submission 🤝🤝🤝."
Amoani Enoch added:
"I can hear Naana Donkor Arthur - NDA."
Source: UGC
Gospel singer Florence speaks on Javits Frimpong
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian gospel artist Queen Florence broke her silence on the death of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, a Ghanaian teenager who was killed while on his way to school in the United States on October 29, 2026.
Drawing from her own experience, she recounted the ordeal her child faced while schooling abroad and highlighted the dangers young Ghanaians could encounter overseas.
During an October interview, Queen Florence shared that her child had suffered physical violence while attending school abroad.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
