Ghanaian Woman In The US Begs Compatriots Not To Quit Their Jobs For Fear Of Being Deported, Video

Ghanaian Woman In The US Begs Compatriots Not To Quit Their Jobs For Fear Of Being Deported, Video

  • A video of a Ghanaian woman in the US advising her compatriots in that country has gone viral
  • She urged undocumented Ghanaians in the US not to quit their jobs for fear of being deported
  • Social media users who took to the comments section of the video have shared diverse opinions

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An elderly Ghanaian woman in the US has stirred reactions following her appeal to her compatriots in the country in the wake of the deportation spree by the Donald Trump administration.

This comes after she raised concerns regarding the decision by some undocumented Ghanaians in the US not to go to work over fear of being rounded up by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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A Ghanaian woman in the US has appealed to fellow nationals in that country not to quit their jobs for fear of being deported. Photo credit: @ohemaabiba1/TkTok
Source: TikTok

Looking visibly sad, the woman stressed that having a job comes with enormous benefits hence urging people not to stay home for fear of being deported.

She encouraged undocumented Ghanaians to be steadfast in prayer and trust God to help them overcome this hurdle even though they may not have legal residency.

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"I beg you in this country, it is important to have a job. Don't stay home because you fear you might be deported. Having a job is important. What I know is that prayer can solve every problem. Only if you believe, you will go to work and nothing will happen to you."

At the time of writing this report, the video had raked in over 5,000 views and 300 comments.

Watch the video below:

Ghanaians react to woman's advice on deportation

Netizens who took to the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions on the comments by the elderly woman.

highest_Luda advised:

"People don't believe prayer works hmmm, if I tell you my encounter in life, you will be surprised."

Řĩċķý et Ðaŵsøñ wrote:

"All those saying prayers can't work, do you know the word of God? Haven't you heard how God calmed the heart of the King who had no mercy ? People please don't underestimate prayers edey work oo."

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Omaxy01 indicated:

"Madam ad3n. How can prayers do this aba. Encourage them to be careful and get the right documents not to pray."

Linda Kpodo

"See maa what's happening now is the end of the world soo God first wt trust spirit keep advising mu."

richmilla419 indicated:

"I’m sure Trump has hired this woman."

Rich indicated:

"When you were going for an interview for the American 🇺🇸 visa you did fasting and prayers to get it, now they are deporting people and you don’t have documents. The only thing left is praying, thanks mum."

London_Boy added:

"Mommy tell them to get good documents, the mpaebo can not save them this time."

Man In The US In Tears After Being Told He Is On The Deportation List

A video of a Ghanaian man expressing his frustration in the US has left many people deeply moved.

In the interview, he revealed that he had been notified of plans to deport him, a situation that has weighed heavily on him.

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The clip has sparked reactions on social media, with users sharing their thoughts and sympathies for his plight.

Twene Jonas on plans to deport him

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian social commentator in the US, Twene Jonas has lashed out at persons trying to get him deported.

In a video, he lamented that some persons are trying desperately to get him deported and have reported him to the US authorities several times.

He was confident that he would continue to stay in the US because his documents were intact.

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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.