Ghanaian Tipper Truck Driver Bound for Europe Ends Up in China
- A truck driver’s European dream collapsed after a travel arrangement went wrong, leaving him stranded far from his intended destination
- A video captured him stranded in China, where he was left relying on the kindness of a Ghanaian community, who stepped in to support his survival
- With no shelter, food, or job, the distressed man pleaded for help to return home, expressing regret and hoping to restart life in Ghana
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A Takoradi-based tipper truck driver has been left stranded in China after a failed migration arrangement that was meant to take him to Europe.
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The man is currently without a job or a stable food supply, following what he describes as a disappointing relocation experience.
In an Instagram video, he shared, agreeing with a travel agent and paying an amount with the expectation of being sent to Europe for work.
However, instead of being taken to Europe, he was reportedly transported from Ghana and dropped in China, leaving him alone in an unfamiliar environment.
Stranded in a foreign country with no contacts, he was fortunate to encounter fellow Ghanaians in China who have since been assisting him with daily meals and basic support.
The man has expressed disappointment over the failed European dream and is appealing for assistance to return to Ghana.
He stated that he believes he would be able to find work back home, as he remains overwhelmed by emotion and regret over the situation.
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Ghanaians arrested for illegally boarding Europe-bound vessel
Earlier, the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) arrested three Ghanaians who had illegally boarded a Europe-bound vessel in Côte d'Ivoire to migrate to Spain.
The three suspects who claimed to be cousins were arrested on Saturday, March 28, 2026, after the vessel, MT ANATOLIA, stopped at Dangote Terminal in Ibeju-Lekki.
According to DW Africa, the suspects were identified as Peter Armah, 26, Daniel Amisah, 22, and Michael Amoh, 25. They said they were fishermen in Abidjan, where they resided before attempting to stowaway to Europe in search of greener pastures.
The three said they spent five days in the ship's rudder compartment, where they hid. According to the trio, they thought they had arrived in Europe, and that was why they came out of their hiding place and got discovered by the vessel's crew.
The trio blamed hardship and family pressures for their decision to stowaway. They claimed that they needed money to pay for the health bills of their sick parents back in Ghana.
They decided to hide in the vessel as some of their friends had in the past, since they could not afford the cost of legal migration.
The three cousins said they had regretted their actions and cautioned those intending to migrate to do so legally.
“I will never try this again. For those five days, we couldn’t sleep. The rudder compartment is so small that you are either squatting, moving around or going to the base of the ship to get some fresh air. We finished the gari and water we took on board and did not bathe throughout. When you want to defecate, you have to go down and do your business in the open sea,” narrated Michael Amoh.
Meanwhile, the three have been handed to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for necessary action to be taken. The Nigerian officials said that they would hand the suspects over to the Ghana Embassy after proper judicial procedures.
First-class UG student decides to remain in China
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Nana Ama, a young Ghanaian lady who attended the University of Ghana (UG), Legon for her first degree and graduated with a First Class in her course of study, has become an entrepreneur in China.
The young lady recounted her days at the University of Ghana as a student offering Chinese and stated how her lecturers helped them to be a better learners of a foreign language.
In an interview with blogger Zionfelix, the lady said she got an opportunity to travel and further study Chinese in China. According to Nana Ama, she got a scholarship to study in China.
Source: YEN.com.gh
