Israel Ashitei: Young GH Man Dies in South Africa After Embarking on a Trip Organised by MISUGHA
- An Accra Technical University graduate travelled to South Africa for the first time and did not return home alive, raising serious concerns among his family and loved ones
- Reports indicated that Israel Kamoah Ashitei had sent a final WhatsApp message to his sibling in Ghana, but the family received it too late to act on the apparent warning
- The family has escalated the case for further investigation by the authorities, insisting on deeper probing into the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise
A 25-year-old Ghanaian graduate, identified as Israel Kamoah Ashitei, has reportedly lost his life in South Africa under circumstances that have triggered public concern and calls for investigation.
Source: UGC
According to reports shared by @askghmedia on X, the graduate of Accra Technical University (ATU), travelled to South Africa on March 25, 2026, after being linked to a trip reportedly organised by the Millennium Supporters Union of Ghana (MISUGHA).
Information suggested that Israel was introduced to the trip by a woman identified as Edith, who is said to have handled his passport, visa, and travel arrangements.
He was reportedly advised to keep the trip confidential, with promises of a ticket to a South Africa versus Panama football match and possible job opportunities.
Israel Ashitei sent worrying message before death
On March 29, 2026, a day before his death, Israel is said to have sent a message to his cousin, including Edith’s name and contact details.
In the message, he reportedly described Edith as an employee of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and said she should be held responsible if anything happened to him.
He was later reported dead on March 30, 2026.
Organisers of the trip reportedly claimed that a postmortem conducted in South Africa had outlined the likely cause of death.
However, the situation took a turn when his body was repatriated to Ghana and received at the Lekma Mortuary on April 1, 2026.
The family has raised concerns after alleging that certain organs, including the heart, lungs, and liver, were missing upon arrival.
Read the details about Israel's death in the X post below.
ATU graduate's family demand investigation be reopened
CCTV footage reportedly shared with the family also showed Israel being dragged away after a seeming argument, raising further questions about the circumstances surrounding his final moments.
Following the incident, the family lodged a complaint at the Labadi Police Station, where Edith was invited for questioning and later released, with the case reportedly being closed at that level.
However, the family, suspecting foul play, has since escalated the matter to the office of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) leadership, seeking a full and thorough investigation of Israel's death.
Source: UGC
Ghanaian survives shooting at Brown University
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a Ghanaian student at Brown University had escaped death by a whisker after a shooting incident at the school's campus.
Joseph Oduro told ABC News he was leading a review session for over 60 students on December 13, 2025, when he suddenly heard gunshots being fired.
Frightened over what was going on, the Ghanaian student said his worst fears were confirmed when a masked and armed man barged into their class.
Source: YEN.com.gh
