Travel and See: The Dilemma of Ghanaians Abroad

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Wofa Kwame 11 years ago

Small boys are indeed very young.

Tweaaa!!!

Kwame

Small boys are indeed very young.

Tweaaa!!!

Kwame
Ocean 1...Brisbane, Australia 11 years ago

A nice piece, It makes a lot of sense to those who will understand, please let the ignoramus say whatever they like....Kudos

A nice piece, It makes a lot of sense to those who will understand, please let the ignoramus say whatever they like....Kudos
Nyansasem 11 years ago

To let the Europeans and Americans know how Africans are abusing their system or what?

To let the Europeans and Americans know how Africans are abusing their system or what?
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 11 years ago

Nyansasem, how are you? I also wondered if the two stories are the exceptions/extremes or the norm. I must admit that I hear some of these stories on Nana Ohenemaa's weekly programme (Yo Haw Ne Sen) aired on Friday nights on ...
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Nyansasem, how are you? I also wondered if the two stories are the exceptions/extremes or the norm. I must admit that I hear some of these stories on Nana Ohenemaa's weekly programme (Yo Haw Ne Sen) aired on Friday nights on Rainbow Radio. However, most of such stories such as the Prah case involve either the man remarrying in Europe for immigration purposes and cannot bring his wife to join him, etc.

The second example is not really credible because the likelihood of an African High Commission official and a minister visiting their citizen in rural England just because he is ill and has been admitted in hospital is highly unlikely. Again, because this man is not really South African it is also highly unlikely that he would become active in the South African community in the UK to be recognized by the South African High Commission in the UK and to be invited to such a gathering.

Having said the above, the two examples do happen but not in the same way as being described. I have heard of stories people changing their names and national nationalities to gain for immigration purposes.
Axis 11 years ago

The conclusions of the 2 stories are just too extreme.

The conclusions of the 2 stories are just too extreme.
Papa Samo 11 years ago

When did UK grant amnesty that anyone who had lived in the UK qualified? Smh please dont make a fictitious story sound true...BTW I lived in the UK until recently so I know what I am talking about...

When did UK grant amnesty that anyone who had lived in the UK qualified? Smh please dont make a fictitious story sound true...BTW I lived in the UK until recently so I know what I am talking about...
ghanaman 11 years ago

The author makes a good point in summing up his objective for writing: the need for us all to appreciate the importance of doing "good diligence" (carrying out thorough investigations) before embarking on important projects. ...
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The author makes a good point in summing up his objective for writing: the need for us all to appreciate the importance of doing "good diligence" (carrying out thorough investigations) before embarking on important projects. Point well-made.
AKWELE 11 years ago

The truth does hurt sometimes

The truth does hurt sometimes
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 11 years ago

A BETTER, PROSPEROUS, MODERN, FORWARD THINKING GH STARTS WITH YOU!
IF YOUR LIVING SITUATION IS GOOD, THEN GHANA WILL BE GOOD.
IF YOU ARE CONFUSED, DISORIENTED, UNORGANIZED, FEARFUL, IN DEBT/DEATH,
THEN GH WILL BE THE SAME. ...
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A BETTER, PROSPEROUS, MODERN, FORWARD THINKING GH STARTS WITH YOU!
IF YOUR LIVING SITUATION IS GOOD, THEN GHANA WILL BE GOOD.
IF YOU ARE CONFUSED, DISORIENTED, UNORGANIZED, FEARFUL, IN DEBT/DEATH,
THEN GH WILL BE THE SAME.
TRAITS OF A DUMB GHANAIAN
1.LEAPS BEFORE HE LOOKS, THEN SAYS.."MEWUOO! AWURADE BUA ME OOOOO
2.HAS NO GRATITUDE. FASTFOOD BRAIN. EASILY FORGETS
3.HAS NO FORESIGHT. FAST FOOD MENTALITY
4.LACKS MENTALITY TO PLAN LONGTERM
5.COMPOUND INTEREST IS A MYTH
6.BELIEVES AND PLACES FAITH IN INNATE, ILLOGICAL IDEALS LIKE JUJU, FAMA NYAME, 3B3Y3 YIE WAI.
7.DESPISES RESEARCH
8.PREFERS TO ACT, SPEAK, AND REASON EMOTIONALLY, THAN LOGICALLY
9.COMFORTABLE WITH MEDIOCRITY
10.DESPISES CONTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
11.FUN OR PARTY TODAY, SUFFER LATER
12.INSTANT GRATIFICATION
13.PREFERS TO ARGUE, DEBATE INCESSANTLY WITHOUT REAL, CONCRETE, COLD HARD FACTS!
14.COMFORTABLE WITH MEDIOCRITY
15.INCAPABLE/LOOKS DOWN ON DOING CHARITABLE DUTIES
16.LACKS INITIATIVE
17.PREFERS TO STEAL, LIE, CHEAT, TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS
18.SUCCESS DOES NOT = HARDWORK AND CAREFUL PLANNING
19.HATES TO ASK
20.ALLERGIC TO CHANGE. INCAPABLE OF CHANGING FOR THE BETTER E.G TOO CORRUPTION, NO URBAN PLANNING, BAD INFRASTRUCTURE.....
21.ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE EASY ROUTE, SHORTCUT TO SUCCESS
22.HEY SMALLBOY!....BRA HA!
23.BELIEVES SUCCESS IS ATTRIBUTED TO AWURADE NSHIRA(GOD'S BLESSING) AND NOT HARDWORK, DISCIPLINE AND CAREFUL PLANNING.
24.DOES NOT BELIEVE IN LEAVING ASSETS/PROPERTY FOR THEIR OFFSPRING.
25. ALWAYS PROCRASTINATING...M3Y3, M3Y3..AH, MESE M3Y3. MASSA, IF YOU R GOING TO PRESSURE ME THEN MENY3 BIOM!
26.SPENDS LOADS OF MONEY ON THE LOTTERY. WITHOUT TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE REALITIES OF PROBABILITY.
27.BELIEVES IN LUCK, OVER HARDWORK AND DISCIPLINE.
28.BUILDS ASSETS, SKYSCRAPPERS, STADIUMS IN THEIR MOUTHS AND BELLYS!
29.PAY COLLECTION AND TITHES AT THE SAME CHURCH FOR DECADES. YET, NO STRUCTURAL
CHANGES TO THE CHURCH BUILDING, NO CHURCH SCHOOL/DAYCARE, NO INFRASTRUCTURAL UPGRADES LIKE ROADS NETWORKS, CHURCH HOSPITAL,
CHURCH FARM, CHURCH HOUSING, CHURCH RADIO, MECHANIC SHOPS, LOANS FOR MEMBERS, NO FOOD BANKS AND OR JOBBANKS TO HELP THEIR NEEDY CHURCH MEMBERS...REALLY!?
30. PREFERS HEDIOUS, EXPENSIVE HAIR WEAVES, CANCER CAUSING LIPO LIPO & MAKEUP, SKIN BLEACHING, EXPENSIVE FASHIONISTA DRESSES....(YET, SHE AINT GOT NO MONEY IN THE BANK!!!)
31. GOVT APPOINTEES: PERSONAL/SELFISH MONETARY GAINS OVER THE COLLECTIVE INTEREST. HOW DO U THINK COUPS, UPRISINGS, PUBLIC DISSIDENTS OCCUR??
32. BELIEVES WRONGFUL ACCUMMULATION OF WEALTH IS BETTER THAN A MAN'S LEGACY. WICKEDNESS, CALLOUSNESS, PROFESSIONAL FOOD POISONERS!
33. BLACK PPL DONT READ. IF YOU WANNA HIDE SOMETHING FROM THE BLACPERSON, PUT IT IN A BOOK!
34. INCAPABLE OF PLANNING: NO STREET NAMES, NO NUMBERED BUILDINGS, NO CITY PARKS, NO LIBRARIES, NO PAID PARKING IN THE CBD, NO STREET LIGHTS?..WHEN? ARE WE WAITING ON JESUS?
35. GHFUO, IF YOU WONT TOLERATE FOOLISH PEOPLE. YOU THINK GOD WILL? CAN GOD TOLERATE OUR STOOPID ACTIONS AND BEHAVIORS?
36. BILL GATES IS TRYING TO GET RICHER! USAIN BOLT IS TRYING TO GET FASTER! WESTERN NATIONS ARE BECOMING MORE EFFICIENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY. WHAT IS GH GOVT. DOING?
37. NO DISCIPLINE IN DUTIES, NO DIGNITY IN SELF. SO YOU DO THINGS ANYHOW (IN JOE PESCI'S VOICE...LOL)
HAPPY, HEALTHY N A WEALTHY 2014 FOLKS!
38. WE HVE VULTURES AND VAMPIRES DISGUISED AS PASTORS, PRESIDENTS, MINISTERS, CHIEFS, ASSEMBLYMEN/WOMEN, DCE, MAYOR ETC...BLACK ZOMBIES!D
40. ME P3 SRADIE NAM AND CHOFI, SAUSAGE, HOTDOG: FYI, CHOLESTEROL DEATHS KILL MORE PPL THAN GUN CRIMES IN NORTH AMERICA.
41. PREFERS TO SEE THINGS NOT AS THEY RIGHTLY ARE, BUT HOW THEY WANT THEM TO BE.
42. GOD IS TIRED OF LISTENING TO UR LOUD, CRAZY, TONGUES FILLED PRAYERS. GOD HAS A HEADACHE!....ITS TIME TO BE PRACTICAL, GHANAIANS.
43. THE GH LACKS DISCIPLINE, LACKS DIGNITY.
44. CONSTANT PREPEARATION, PREPARATION, PREPARATION IS KEY TO SUCCESS, NOT JUJU, NOT GOD GIVEN TALENT, NOT CHEW N POUR!
45. PURPOSELY ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES DETRIMENTAL TO HEALTH AND WELL BEING, BUT BELIEVES NYAME WO HO/GOD DEY. KWASIA!
46. WE DONT TAKE CHANCES. WE ARE TOO CAUTIOUS! WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME A GH DISCOVERED SOMETHING? LIKE A CURE FOR MALARIA, OR HOW TO MAKE TUO ZAAFI IN 5 MINUTES?
47. NO VISION, LACK OF AMBITION. SO WACK!
48. CAN NOT CONTROL/TAME THEIR EMOTIONS. TRIGGER HAPPY EMOTIONS...SO WACK!
49. WHEN WILL OUR GOVTS FINALLY PUT CORRUPTION COURTS IN PLACE? HOW MUCH REVENUE IS LOST PER YEAR DUE TO CORRUPTION? GH GOVT, ALWAYS PROCRASTINATING LIKE A FAGGOT....!!!
50. OUR ATTITUDE/APPROACH TOWARDS WORK, PROTECTING, MAINTAINING OUR NATIONAL ASSETS IS VERY, VERY, VERY POOR!!!
51. TOO MUCH TALKING, TOO MUCH PRAYING WITHOUT ACTION WONT GET US ANYWHERE....
52. KWESI PRATT IS RIGHT: ALL GHPPL KNOW IS TALKING, PRAYING N DISTURBING GOD. THEY SHOULD DISCUSS IDEAS AND PUT THEM INTO PRACTICE!
53. PRAY TO GOD TO PUT YOUR FUFU IN YOUR MOUTH AND SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN.
54. MIND/BRAIN BLEACHING IS VERY, VERY REAL....
55. GH BRAND OF SOCCER IS LIKE A CHEF WHO COOKS fufu & ABENKWAN WITHOUT FOLLOWING THE FORMULA/RECIPE...MUAHAHAHAAAAAA
THEY THROW THE PALMnut, MEAT, FISH, VEGGIES, ONIONS, TOMATOES ETC ALL INTO THE POT AT ONCE...WEI Y3 NkWAN?
WEN THE SOUP TASTES SOUR, THEY PRAY TO GOD FOR HELP...MUAHAHAAAAAAAAA
WAA LOOK, TWWEEAAAA!

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INNOCENT KUSI, KUNASI 11 years ago

You are right Ocean 1. Many ignoramus come to the website with little or no understanding of what they read. I was deported from Europe to Ghana. If I tell you what caused my deportation, you will understand the dilmma of Gh ...
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You are right Ocean 1. Many ignoramus come to the website with little or no understanding of what they read. I was deported from Europe to Ghana. If I tell you what caused my deportation, you will understand the dilmma of Ghanaians abroad.

insight to the bone 11 years ago

the govt needs to implement measures that ensure the wealth of the nation remains with the people of the nation and for example introduce measures the discourage the gold mines frome continually siphoning out the money instea ...
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the govt needs to implement measures that ensure the wealth of the nation remains with the people of the nation and for example introduce measures the discourage the gold mines frome continually siphoning out the money instead of investing in the economy , encourage the establishment of processing plants and factories instead of all these foolish procurement contracts , facilitate the easier return of our diaspora but ensuring a fair judiciary and institutions of state that function instead of all these corrupt sheriffs that only think of themselves . it doesnt matter which party is in power as long as they focus on the unity of the people and avoid anything or action that creates second class citizens . i say nationalise the gold concessions now or there will be a bloody revolution before the year is over and the country will fall apart . bring people who are fair a, competent and have integrity instead of these greedy barstards who lie so much that they themselves dont know what the truth is . stop the tribalism and introduce a system whereby merit and hard work are rewarded instead of all the propaganda mudslinging lies you serve us everyday , in short start to care so the people can show you love
Nokware Trodoo 11 years ago

A good piece but I will like to point out that our economic woes started during Kwame Nkrumah's regime.

A good piece but I will like to point out that our economic woes started during Kwame Nkrumah's regime.
diana 11 years ago

This is true we dey suffer4 this europe paaaa mostly in Italy

This is true we dey suffer4 this europe paaaa mostly in Italy
Tony S. 11 years ago

What is this Kwame guy trying to put across? He does not answer the "And So What?" applicational questions in his stories. There is a lot of naivety in these two stories that make them sound silly.

What is this Kwame guy trying to put across? He does not answer the "And So What?" applicational questions in his stories. There is a lot of naivety in these two stories that make them sound silly.
Charles T. 11 years ago

Both of these stories sound like fiction to me or Kweku Anansi stories in Ghana.

Both of these stories sound like fiction to me or Kweku Anansi stories in Ghana.
Jones 11 years ago

The lesson to be learned from a story does not depend on whether the story is historically true or not. Even though reality can sometimes be stranger than fiction, made up stories can often teach better lessons.

I believe ...
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The lesson to be learned from a story does not depend on whether the story is historically true or not. Even though reality can sometimes be stranger than fiction, made up stories can often teach better lessons.

I believe these two stories, especially the first one, may be partly true.
jm 11 years ago

SIMPLE WASTE OF TIME AND LIES

SIMPLE WASTE OF TIME AND LIES
SADIK ALHASSAN 11 years ago

JM you are a shallow-minded fool. You are rather a JSS student. Could you write an article when you were in JSS? Continue your education and don't end at JSS.I have read several articles of the author and I can say he is one ...
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JM you are a shallow-minded fool. You are rather a JSS student. Could you write an article when you were in JSS? Continue your education and don't end at JSS.I have read several articles of the author and I can say he is one of the best on ghanaweb.
TRAVELLER 11 years ago

I HAVE CHOSEN A PATHWAY I MAY NOT ENDURE.
ONE THING IS CERTAIN, NOTHING IS FOR SURE.
IT MIGHT ALL COME TOGETHER OR IT MIGHT ALL COME UNRAVEL ON THE ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED.
GEORGE STRAIT.

I HAVE CHOSEN A PATHWAY I MAY NOT ENDURE.
ONE THING IS CERTAIN, NOTHING IS FOR SURE.
IT MIGHT ALL COME TOGETHER OR IT MIGHT ALL COME UNRAVEL ON THE ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED.
GEORGE STRAIT.
Johnny USA 11 years ago

GOOD ONE THERE.

GOOD ONE THERE.

Asuo 11 years ago

very good piece Mr Atta,however can be improved. Not the best of examples given, i found it hard to understand the purpose of the article but all in all a good piece.

very good piece Mr Atta,however can be improved. Not the best of examples given, i found it hard to understand the purpose of the article but all in all a good piece.
Kwobia (Toronto) 11 years ago

Ghanains abroad is a bitter/sweet story.

Ghanains abroad is a bitter/sweet story.
Hannah 11 years ago

Yes, travel and see indeed !
It is an adventure and that is not for
the cowardly the journey is what makes travel abroad such an exciting thing.Try it and see,you may be lucky whichever way!

Yes, travel and see indeed !
It is an adventure and that is not for
the cowardly the journey is what makes travel abroad such an exciting thing.Try it and see,you may be lucky whichever way!
TONY BUCKMAN 11 years ago

Gone are the days when Ghana was Ghana. Those were the days when other Africans looked at you with deep respect if you tolm you were a Ghanaian. What happened? Hmmmmm

Gone are the days when Ghana was Ghana. Those were the days when other Africans looked at you with deep respect if you tolm you were a Ghanaian. What happened? Hmmmmm
atta 11 years ago

Some think coming to Eurpe is the answe to our poverty and are still refi=suing to go home to share their knowledge gain from being away. Going with their loot ie savings and pensionsas this is the best option we got those ...
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Some think coming to Eurpe is the answe to our poverty and are still refi=suing to go home to share their knowledge gain from being away. Going with their loot ie savings and pensionsas this is the best option we got those who have left their homeland . If we don't then I am afriad we are failure to our selves , our ancestors and our nation. let's all give something back to Ghana.
Sam. 11 years ago

Good work Director

Good work Director
MR.GOODFACE 11 years ago

good one there,

good one there,
Baker 11 years ago

Nice one there. Well spoken, my brother.Ghana's problems, nowadays, are myriad. selfishness and greed on the part of our leaders are cause, except Nkrumah. Ghana's woes commenced alter Nkrumah's overthrow. Most of his success ...
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Nice one there. Well spoken, my brother.Ghana's problems, nowadays, are myriad. selfishness and greed on the part of our leaders are cause, except Nkrumah. Ghana's woes commenced alter Nkrumah's overthrow. Most of his successors lacked his leadership qualities. very sad for Ghana ..Thanks my brother. keep it up for such a great story
Stephen-Pipes Afrifa 11 years ago

Oyiwa, there comes the problem

First of all kudos to the writer for drawing our attention on these matters.

I totally agree to the fact that we should be friends with good people who can give us advice. See how John Nti ...
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Oyiwa, there comes the problem

First of all kudos to the writer for drawing our attention on these matters.

I totally agree to the fact that we should be friends with good people who can give us advice. See how John Ntim now Thomas Shabalala Mwenyi has been through!! All your aims have turn white elephants. A dilemma indeed .
Adwoa 11 years ago

This is true, all Of us here are in a dilemma. Great intellects needed by our various countries but here we are, our great intellects are been toiled with by other countries. The fact is that our countries do not appear inhab ...
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This is true, all Of us here are in a dilemma. Great intellects needed by our various countries but here we are, our great intellects are been toiled with by other countries. The fact is that our countries do not appear inhabitable with all the bribes demanded before your child gets a school even with the required grades, the dumsor dumsor, no housing, poor roads, and the no water syndrome. So I ask, shall we go to Elmina or shall we go to Cape Coast?

EMMA ADOBEA AFFUL 11 years ago

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Thanks Aggya, indeed we are all in a dilemma here. Best intellects out here but our countries donot look habitable. Lets see what t ...
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Thanks Aggya, indeed we are all in a dilemma here. Best intellects out here but our countries donot look habitable. Lets see what the future has in store for us. Have a great day Agya.
Okponglo Guy 11 years ago

Why would we leave our shores if all was well at home?

Our politicians are the modern day slave traders

Why would we leave our shores if all was well at home?

Our politicians are the modern day slave traders
JOE NIPAMU 11 years ago

Great job. Stephen you never cease to surprise me. Kudos.

Great job. Stephen you never cease to surprise me. Kudos.
Papa Kwesi 11 years ago

Well done Stephen! That's a nice piece

Well done Stephen! That's a nice piece
Richmond afrifa 11 years ago

I believe it is better to let people know how your true life is than to become proud and behave like a big man as you are not like that

I believe it is better to let people know how your true life is than to become proud and behave like a big man as you are not like that
Richmond afrifa 11 years ago

Please man should be truthful in life to avoid failures in life

Please man should be truthful in life to avoid failures in life
sololapinto 11 years ago

Our leaders with poor governance are part of our predicaments so they should sit up put up with good governance so that we can stay in our country

Our leaders with poor governance are part of our predicaments so they should sit up put up with good governance so that we can stay in our country
Uncle Ebo 11 years ago

The current economic situation back Home unfortunately would increase the exodus. It is now worse than before.

The current economic situation back Home unfortunately would increase the exodus. It is now worse than before.
Oti Akenteng 11 years ago

That is how life is,these Europeans and the Americans did the same thing to us and took everthing we have and they still doing it.

That is how life is,these Europeans and the Americans did the same thing to us and took everthing we have and they still doing it.
the eye-Germany 11 years ago

History is about to repeat itself in Ghana soon. Though we are in democracy,things are very hard that, it seems Ghana is in the 1970s/80s. This is going to increase the Ghanaian exodus again if things don't change within t ...
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History is about to repeat itself in Ghana soon. Though we are in democracy,things are very hard that, it seems Ghana is in the 1970s/80s. This is going to increase the Ghanaian exodus again if things don't change within the next 2 years.

In any case, thanks, Akoks for such another great article!!!
AKOKS 11 years ago

Welcome back from Ghana. You are very right. Mahama is turning Ghana into something else, hence the greetings, "Mema wo cedi oooo", then you respond, "Yaaaaa nwura nkoaa"

Welcome back from Ghana. You are very right. Mahama is turning Ghana into something else, hence the greetings, "Mema wo cedi oooo", then you respond, "Yaaaaa nwura nkoaa"

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