Three Hikers Walk From Takoradi To Accra, Spend Three Days On Road, Video Sparks Reactions

Three Hikers Walk From Takoradi To Accra, Spend Three Days On Road, Video Sparks Reactions

  • A video of three Ghanaians who have walked from Takoradi to Accra has got many people talking
  • The journey on foot took three days and covered a distance of 224 kilometers
  • Netizens who reacted to the move showered praises on the trio for embarking on such a daring journey

Three Ghanaian hikers have left many people in awe after they successfully completed a three-day journey from Takoradi to Accra on foot.

The trio, Henry Smith, Millicent Assane and Lawrence Manful walked for 224 kilometers adventure in order to arrive at their destination in Accra.

Photo of the three Ghanaian hikers
Three persons walk from Takoradi to Accra Photo credit: @TV3 Ghana/Facebook
Source: Facebook

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh on the Facebook page TV3 Ghana, leader of the group, Henry Smith said he had been a hiker since 1996 and takes pleasure in what he does.

He explained that the idea behind the walk was not to seek attention but rather to raise money in support of the Dodowa orphanage in Accra.

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Quizzed as to whether he feels safe embarking on such hikes, the 54-year-old man responded the in the affirmative.

Lawrence Manful on his part also opened on plans to journey to other countries on foot if he gets the necessary support and makes the right preparations.

"Because I have the experience now, If you say you want to sponsor me to walk from here to Nigeria, I will train for just two months and I will go" he said confidently.

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Netizens react to the walk by the three individuals

News of the hike by the three Ghanaians has stunned many people, most with many commended them for putting their endurance and physical strength to the test.

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Nana Yaw Konadu indicated:

I might start this someday. Happy new year Sir, you are doing good

Emmanuel Commodore reacted:

The Guinness people will regret. Ghana They should get a team to hit the Guinness team to become official. I know they are not doing it for fame but we will push him on the world map.

Korku Xornam reeacted:

Congratulations to him and his team. Hope they achieve their goals. And I pray corporate Ghana recognize and support their effort.

Man rides bicycle from Belgium to Ghana

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a young man from Belgium reportedly rode a bicycle from his country to Ghana.

A TikTok video captured him in a cycling kit riding in the rain at a town in the Western Region.

He explained in the video that a major factor that informed his decision to embark on this journey was his quest to learn more about Africa.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Philip Boateng Kessie (Human-Interest editor) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.