Ghanaian Woman In Germany Recounts Heart-Wrenching Tale Of Exploitation By Ex-Husband

Ghanaian Woman In Germany Recounts Heart-Wrenching Tale Of Exploitation By Ex-Husband

  • Nana Serwaa Ofori Amanfo, a Ghanaian living in Germany, revealed her ordeal of being exploited by her ex-husband after he convinced her to move abroad
  • She recounted how he charged her €7000 (GH¢93,538), manipulated her into working for him, and cancelled her documents when she refused to comply with his demands
  • Despite her struggles, she persevered and shared her story to raise awareness about exploitation and abuse

Germany-based Ghanaian Nana Serwaa Ofori Amanfo shared her harrowing ordeal of exploitation by her ex-husband, revealing how he deceived her into coming to Europe and then exploited her financially and emotionally.

Despite her initial reluctance to leave Ghana, she was persuaded by her ex-husband, only to find out later that she was brought to Germany to work for him as he could no longer work himself.

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In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa, Serwaa recounted how her ex-husband demanded €7000 (GH¢93,538) from her just five months after her arrival, claiming it was for bringing her to Germany. She ended up paying €11,000 (GH¢146,989).=

Ghanaian Woman In Germany Recounts Heart-Wrenching Tale Of Exploitation By Ex-Husband
Germany-based Ghanaian Nana Serwaa Ofori Amanfo speaking to DJ Nyaami Photo credit: SVTV Africa
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She also revealed that her salary was being deposited into his account, leaving her financially vulnerable and dependent on him.

Additionally, Serwaa disclosed that her ex-husband charged her for various household expenses, including car maintenance, further exacerbating her financial burden.

Moreover, her inability to understand the German language made her susceptible to manipulation and exploitation by her ex-husband.

The situation escalated when Serwaa refused to sign a document, prompting her ex-husband to throw her out of the house multiple times.

Stranded and vulnerable, she was forced to sleep at train stations until her ex-husband ultimately cancelled her documents, rendering her legally vulnerable and without recourse.

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UK-based Ghanaian Gwen Cudjoe recounted her distressing ordeal of emotional abuse and financial exploitation by her husband, who married her for financial gain.

Threatened with deportation, Gwen felt compelled to comply with her husband's demands for money, leading to a draining and emotionally taxing experience.

The revelation from her husband's ex-wife added another layer of betrayal, exposing his ulterior motives and lack of genuine affection.

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Meanwhile, Theresa Amofa, a Ghanaian woman in the UK, shared reasons she believed her marriage has been her biggest mistake, alleging her ex-husband married her solely for US citizenship.

She accused him of infidelity, verbal abuse, and abandoning her and their foster children once he obtained his green card.

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Magdalene Larnyoh (Human-Interest editor) Magdalene Larnyoh writes for the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. She has over ten years of experience in media and communications. She previously worked for Citi FM, Pulse Ghana, and Business Insider Africa. She obtained a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2012. Reach out to her on magdalene.larnyoh@yen.com.gh