Everyday People: Butcher shares story of how poverty forced him to leave his hometown for the city

Life is inherently a great struggle - a saying that resonates widely. Indeed, people endure hardships in pursuit of their best selves.

Mohammed Abdul Nasir embodies this 'real struggle,' having experienced his fair share.

During his appearance on GhanaWeb TV’s 'Everyday People' program, Mohammed shared that his childhood dream was to become a soldier.

However, when things didn't go as planned, he left his hometown for Ghana's capital in search of a better life.

He recounted that during his school days, his parents faced financial difficulties; affording even a chair to sit on at school was a struggle, a challenge that propelled him to flee to the city.

Life in the village according to Mohammed was challenging.

He explains that he left his hometown at the age of 25 for Accra, where he was introduced to selling meat. He adds that he has been in this profession for the past 20 years.

“During my school days, my father faced financial difficulties and couldn't provide for me, which is why I left my hometown for the city to work. I had aspired to be a soldier and was working hard to achieve that goal, but my father lacked the financial means to support me," he said in Twi.

He continued, "My mother was not working at the time either. I ended my education after Form 4 because I realized that my father couldn't offer me any help, but I've managed to pay for my siblings' school fees."

When asked when he decided to leave his hometown, Mohammed said, “When I was attending school, I couldn't even afford a plastic chair to bring with me. It was really tough. That's why I came here and promised myself that if I couldn't attend school, I would ensure that my siblings and children would have the opportunity,” he told Victoria Kyei Baffour.

Watch Mohammed’s interview with Victoria Kyei Baffour below:

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