Russia/Ukraine War: Ghanaian Student On Why He Doesn't Want To Return Home
Twenty-four Ghanaians are expected to arrive in Ghana today from Ukraine.
They are expected to be followed by 220 others who have exited Ukraine and will be in Ghana within the week.
At a press briefing in Accra on Sunday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey said: "I am pleased to inform you that two hundred and twenty (220) of our compatriots have exited Ukraine and should be with us in Ghana soon. We are earnestly facilitating the safe return of a lot more".
According to her, over 460 Ghanaian students are already in transit to neighbouring countries such as Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
“We hope for better days as the Ministry further engages our diplomatic Missions and Honorary Consulates to extend consular assistance to our compatriots. We are earnestly facilitating the safe return of a lot more...These numbers are bound to increase in a few days as we observe a team spirit being displayed by our people, our citizens and our students. They are reaching out to one other, setting up groups, WhatsApp chats, sharing important phone numbers of Consular officers and other personalities who could be of assistance".
However, one Ghanaian student lawyer in Ukraine says he would rather stay in Ukraine.
Interacting with Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM's morning show 'Kokrokoo', Kwakye Blessed Lee said it's more convenient for him to stay in Ukraine than return to Ghana.
"I feel very safe where I am in the Western part of Ukraine; it's not part of the hot spot," he said.
He further urged parents in Ghana not to panic because the picture being painted is not a true reflection of what is actually happening in Ukraine.
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