Why are so many Ghanaians desperate to leave and 'make it' abroad? |

[@TheClassicMedia1]

Ghanaians 🇬🇭 are not trying to leave and make it, but rather leave to be able to “LIVE”

[@kobyyA]

I want to thank you for this discussion (program). I’m a Ghanaian living in U.S. Every time I come home I ask myself how do the ordinary Ghanaian make it here. In fact, things are really difficult in Ghana.

[@Chesto42]

This same guy went to do his Law in the UK came back and all of a sudden behaving like he is above everyone. Even your certificate from UK you are raised your shoulders

[@emmanueltuasi9344]

Don't mind him! He is pissing me off.

[@johnsonyawodame5105]

He Dey bore me ruff….

[@solomonarthur7180]

LGBTQ+ Lawyer

[@emmanuelagyei4853]

Stupid guy asking cheddar silly question ,

[@aosifodoe]

I shock give am sef

[@PrinceAgra]

Bernard paaaaaaa.... You ask why we are losing hope? There is no hope to be lost my brother. It is a hopeless state. Ghana is gone.... Look sharp

[@vidadoe7653]

I have a niece who has completed pharm D program at KNUST. Has completed national service without being paid a pesewa, not to talk about a job. In the US where I live this will not happen. Why will the youth not leave Ghana? Here it's not that easy but the system works. You don't need to know anyone to get a job

[@CarrickSebiq-sx4kw]

And at the end of it all I guess she has become a liability to the family. Infact our leaders are just disappointment n the citizens are not ready the change the president too....hmm Nsem ooo

[@isaacabban]

We prefer freedom in danger to servitude in tranquility ~ Kwame Nkrumah

[@anopta]

@channelone Living Abroad is Hard, Living in Ghana is Hard. Choose your "Hardness".

[@kobyyA]

However, the ‘hardness’ is incomparable.

[@sufiyann-yo282]

Exactly, choose which “Hardness” you think you can take.

[@flynnsekyi8662]

In 50s to 70s no visa to most of European countries with Ghanaian Passport so we all have to research to found and fix the problem copy other countries like Brazil

[@myfreetechsupport]

Living abroad is hard, but things work. You work hard in Ghana, but come home to mo light and water you've already paid for...

[@KFL-do5yt]

Hard abroad with good roads, jobs available, lighting system, quality education, correct, quality health care system, better salary, easy means of transportation etc. Hard Ghana with bad roads, poor health care, poor lighting system, water problem, no jobs, bad salary structure, corrupt leaders and etc Choose and choose wisely 😢😢😢

[@isaacasirifi9352]

1. Caleb summarized it; in your most vulnerable state, will the country step in for you? It’s a big NO in Ghana 2. Benard it’s true we all have the responsibility to build the country together, but ask yourself - you have been on radio for about 20yrs pushing our leaders to do the right things, but in 2024 we all can agree that the country is worse than last 20 years when you started radio. 3. People are not leaving just because of money, but for good healthcare, education, security, insurance, pension, affordable cost of living, jobs, peace of mind, water flowing, continuous power supply, good justice system, comfortable means of transport etc. can you mention any of these parameters that you can boldly say that Ghana offers the citizens. Even 70%

[@BISMARKAFRANE]

Well said

[@pkom6418]

​@@BISMARKAFRANE lol. Security? Go to the US and see how people get gunned down lol. Travel and see.

[@tiahbawa5771]

Another misunderstanding with Ghanaians is that they think the reason for people travelling abroad is to make it big time. Yeah, become the next Tom Cruise or the next Barack Obama! Please, people are just trying to find decent well paying jobs to do to fend for themselves and their families. No need for anybody to get ahead of themselves..

[@anthonymark5097]

Dela Sky , many Ghainaians living in indecent places abroad are doing so because they are responsible for feeding their whole family and to some extend their entire village. They could afford to live in a decent places if they decide to stop remitting money to feed their families in Ghana. Go figure!

[@mikeatta410]

Thank you bro, u ve spoken my mind.

[@danielakuffo4688]

Spot on bro . Don’t send money to ghana for one don’t do projects in ghana don’t remit even one dollar for year and see how much rich you are . 😅😅 good point your raised 😊

[@seth8936]

These idiots travel to visit for few months to a year and they think they know abroad....No wonder Ghana is like that because of ignorants like Sky or whatever he calls himself.....When he gets sick , let grace help him recover at kolebu or 37 .😢

[@samuelbruku9539]

The number of times I’ve watched this discussion is unhealthy. That in itself speaks volumes.

[@Chesto42]

Bernard he didn’t say he was rich he spoke of the privileges and not wealth

[@Glorylife24]

It is because our leaders are too selfish and greedy to make the systems work for the people.

[@b.mensah9624]

Why wouldn't they leave you have a current government who fails miserably and brought untold hardship to the Ghanaians and an opposition party without a plan and only interested in power. Ghana to be honest is very sad state...what is the future for our children what jobs will be there when they grow up ??

[@roseanne1466]

They want to stay or come to power so they can chop the nation's money 💰 🤑 💸

[@ZvqZ203]

There is no hope for young men and women to aspire to in Ghana simply abroad is the key to their financial freedom. Ghana has never had a long-term project or plan to empower the nation’s economy under all the 4th. Republic presidents including the current one.

[@CharlesettaAde]

The closing comment was great….remarkable story of success through Grace, determination, hard work and I’m certain integrity! ❤

[@user-ug1sl3xy9r]

It did not start today and it would not end tomorrow. Get the stats on US diversity Visa Lottery and you would see.

[@kenpinzky4798]

Funny contribution by Sky towards the end of the video - In which sane society do people with good hearts and brains to help their country struggle to 'get' the chance to. Elsewhere, there are scouts for talented and highly spirited individuals who can help to build their country. Can you say same for Ghana ? One man's loss is another's gain - Kudos to the West - their plans are succeeding with excellence !

[@shikamensah8815]

Ignorance paa? You obviously do not and cannot identify with 1. where they find themselves 2. Simply do not realize how difficult it is for people to survive these days. How dare you call people who are simply trying to survive ignorant? Some of us are lucky. Others are not that lucky so please don’t you be IGNORANT. If you haven’t walked in someone’s shoes do not judge PLEASE! 🙄🙄🙄

[@kwakubonsu4602]

Every Ghanaian abroad has walked in the shoes. Why do you think Nkrumah organized boycotts? Why were the boycotts successful? Do you think it was because they were too full and needed to exercise? Remember Newton’s first law of motion!

[@thompsonlemuel8319]

You obviously are not in connection with what is on the ground. In 2022, I chose to return to Ghana and stay, from South Africa when I had a fully funded PhD offer waiting for me in South Africa. I chose to make it in Ghana and do my PhD here later instead. After two years in Ghana and being frustrated by the system, I chose to leave the country and is pursuing my PhD elsewhere. The realities of life are on the ground. I’d choose a Dutch passport over a PhD in Ghana and pursue my PhD dreams in that country rather than in Ghana.

[@nafiulawal1443]

I'm in a similar situation. I'm leaving the country next month

[@rogerbonney1024]

It's this same PhD. HOLDERS RUNNING GHANA

[@gh_blaqsoap2846]

Running or ruining? Because we are not seeing top o!

[@kwabenaedem]

Some phd holders in Ghana are are acquiring foreign passports for their kids

[@Kwaku_Amankwaah]

Bernard, the truth is if a country can't even feed itself with food (check the price of sachet water and egg now), what progress at all can we make?

[@barbudo12]

Precisely!Ghana imports onions from Holland! Why? You are taught to despise the farmers!

[@JimOwusuSekyere]

Bernard you are intelligent and funny 😢. I love listening to you at every opportunity

[@kwakubonsu4602]

On campaign trail, Bawumia, PhD Economics(?) , Vice President of Ghana, seeking the Presidency , says at a rally , “This is not real ‘Dumsor’. We are preserving more power for future use”. And nobody left the rally. They probably cheered. And people will vote for him, Ghanaians. And why not? Look at the name of the Ghana International Airport! How long?? What will it take?

[@therealruno]

I've never felt this conflicted about this conversation because as a pro-Ghana apologist, it hurts that I'm close to concluding that Ghanaian youth should give up on Ghana. It is obviously not the best way to go however I look at the rate at which schools are populated with youngins full of dreams only for them to finish school to meet a drought of employment opportunities. I currently feel guilty in purporting that narrative having encouraged a young lad I came across during high school to pursue his hopes of being an inventor/engineer. I currently avoid him because unfortunately, Ghana failed him and his deep depression cuts straight to my heart. I'm faced with my failure in helping to realize his vision as I was and still am under-resourced to make it happen. My only option is to pray to a faithful God to show up for him. That's the only way I see us getting out of this. We need a miracle.

[@Kay-vb3li]

Brains must work aside prayer

[@joshopata]

My man, the engine I bought for my car in 2021 that went for 3200, today I bought the same at 31000 today. Look it's extremely hard to survive as a young man in Ghana. Everyone needs a minimum of 10000 monthly wage salary to survive. Truth is our one leg is even out of our motherland already.

[@captain9035]

Young people must have hope and see patriotism but all are dying in Ghana, and this same disrespect exists even in our embassies abroad

[@gh_blaqsoap2846]

Protocol o! That's how they got the job, nothing about competence. They are just there to open doors for their relatives and pocket the paycheq. I have not even heard of any GH embassy that has organized trade or sampling fair to promote Made in GH products.

[@starsnoireart]

I love Ghana and I will always root for Ghana. But when I keep reading about things like constant lights out, constant corruption, the government’s inability to create jobs or invest in the country’s industries, and the way they are getting deeper and deeper into debt with the IMF, I can’t help but lose hope. I want to see Ghana become amazing. But i fear I won’t be able to see its glory in my lifetime.

[@roseanne1466]

5:35 - 8:00 Ghana's problem all listed in 2 and a half minute😢. When we get this solved, watch us and our economy grow faster than any European countries 🎉🎉🎉

[@pkom6418]

Ghana's economy has been growing rapidly for the past 20 years. What are you talking about? It took some Western countries more than 200 years to become "developed".

[@roseanne1466]

@pkom6418 who told you that lie? We are at least 1000 years behind! And I'm not when joking

[@pkom6418]

@@roseanne1466 Move to the West then. No one is stopping you.

[@roseanne1466]

@@pkom6418 I'm already here living a good life 😌✨️

[@pkom6418]

@@roseanne1466 So, you were just being emotional. Emotions are allowed 😊.

[@kelugu3776]

I'm glad Bernard raised the issue of the far right in the West and their opposition to immigration from Africa and Asia. I know this is something Ghanaians don't consider when making their plans to japa, but they should. Anti black racism and afrophobia in Europe and America is no joke.

[@ephremakunzule742]

For me, Education has always been linked to jobs and hence quality of life. I remember how big NBA was in 2007 when I was in jhs vs now where most my colleagues have masters and are either jobless or makes no difference in their job prospects. My university uhas most lectures entered with masters and had a 10 year limit to get their phd. So if my mates with masters can’t get lecture jobs like our lecturers with masters did, we don’t see our lecturers as wealthy either but we do see the lifestyle of our friends outside irrespective of their job

[@seth8936]

Mr.. Avle, I really like and admire your sense of humor..In conclusion there.😢😂

[@magnusawuah313]

We are in a terrible mess. God help us. Amen.

[@raphaelababio1094]

It is sad for Ghana as a country.. i completed my University degree at KNUST b4 i left Ghana.. now in the USA.. i come to Ghana here and there..but truth be told i have Ghana at heart and anytime u wake up i listen to the news and keep myself informed abt GH..just bcos i still love my country..if the systems were working most of us would have love to return to Ghana..u can work as hard as u can as an individual but those in authority will not do their part..u can have all the PHD's and wealth in Ghana but if u are not careful a death trap road or unreliable healthcare might cost u ur life. NDC and NPP have rules Ghana for 32 years as a country..the sad thing is that these same youth will go and vote for these same leaders who have decided to toy with our destinies and after that look for visas to travel abroad.. u can't hold them accountable ..the only time ur life matters as a youth is during elections with ur thumb..make a statement nd let them know that u don't like where the country is heading..how does a University graduate get paid an allowance of armd 700 ghana cedis a month..that is $ 50 equivalent ..only to finish this service and be unemployed for only God knows.. we are heading no where.. i hate to say the truth if we don't change our leaders.. Ghana will keep on retrogressing as a nation

[@FuseiniIbrahim-kg5eq]

Well said bro . I can budly say that Ghanaian youth don't now who to vote for.

[@gh_blaqsoap2846]

We need to do some introspection as a people (even as most are finding it hard make ends meet). How come the country is struggling to find quality people of integrity at the workplaces all around? It's not just the politicians, it's deeper. We need some (good) values instilled in us right from kindergarten ...to stabilize the retrogression before progress can happen.

[@TheDkagbozo]

I believe Ghana will be better in the hands right leadership but my question to Sky is that Looking at where he came from. If he started the same Journey today will he get to where his is now?

[@opinionist]

Great show!!!

[@barbudo12]

Those who overthrew Nkrumah have succeeded! They have worked hand-in-glove with the imperialists to ensure that Ghana is permanently enfeebled.

[@agoogo5026]

Gbedemah was the one who betrayed Nkrumah. Stop blaming others. Go and read the declassified CIA Intel on Nkrumah coup.

[@niiago73]

Yes Ghana would be better

[@gladisadjei5225]

Travelling is adventurous, so if Ghanaians want migrate to another country is fine but one thing for sure, you do n't get fulfilled if you don't come back to Ghana, so allow them to go copy and paste all is OK.

[@emmanuelboadi7842]

Very sad situation

[@Kwabena-A]

As sad as the situation is, the country has been bought and paid for by a small group of people even though we were all born there. I don't believe in Ghana and it's the way I've taught and raised my kids to believe.

[@abdulsadick731]

u r right on point, it has been infront of us but like they say, we have eyes but we don't see. Govt is now selling ssnit assets to an individual and we are all quiet.

[@Wesley-q5w]

Honestly we are just waiting to see what will happen in 2025 , the youth won't sit down

[@DailyDevotionalsHub]

Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. But after 67 years of independence, we still can't find the light switch. Oh, Ghana! PhD holders, how far with the economy?

[@pkom6418]

It took the USA more than 150 years to industrialize. Some of you guys just want to reap where you have not sown. This is why they keep discriminating against you in their countries. Stay in your country and fight for it's betterment.

[@samueladjabeng5957]

1:03:51 - Maybe it’s ok to complain but I insist that it’s even better to make concrete suggestions for improvements in Ghana 🇬🇭 ❤. Let’s start by supporting the Ghana Card and other digitization efforts to the latter. No matter who wins the election they should continue the digitization. That’s the beginning of progress. Because, you can talk from now till tomorrow but if you don’t know the beginning of progress, it’s a waste of time.

[@aningagyeiyeboahjoe5003]

Although all these so called doctorate individuals are leaving in Ghana they make a significant part of their living on foreign funded research projects and consultancy. Let’s face facts how many of these research findings locally are implemented in this country. So in other words it is being a politician or knowing or having a family member in the top political class than having a PHD

[@kwakubonsu4602]

People travel from Ghana, young people, to find a way of supporting family and in the process sustaining the economy of Ghana! Find out how much the diaspora sends to Ghana every year?? Then look into what Ghanaians do in USA, Canada, UK, Germany etc., etc., in order to send to Ghana all that they do. And for what? For these thieves, these hooligans you call politicians to squander ??

[@3ericato]

I am surprised when journalists like Bernard pretend on air that Ghanaians never left Ghana for abroad until now. I finished UGBS in 2006 and didn’t get a job after national service. I won the visa lottery and happily left for the USA in 2010. During that time, majority of my friends also left. Ghanaians will continue to leave because Ghana is becoming worse every year & those who stay are okay with it, or they don’t have options 🤔.

[@agenda111-u4v]

MY QUESTION IS WHEN DID GHANA START ISSUING NATIONAL IDENTITY AND GOOD ROADS. SOME YOUTH ARE IN CANADA SLEEPING ON THE STREETS AND HAVING NO JOBS.

[@josephquaye5155]

They are drug addicts.

[@emmanuelameyaw9735]

Some should leave, it is better than one child policy...it will raise the gdp per capita and wages.

[@atomz3397]

The voice notes and commentary by the general public on this issue of hope in the brand Ghana is an indictment on our leaders. In fact they have failed portoor. The greater challenge is you cannot hold them accountable as for some people voting for either NDC or NPP is a sport. I am a Chelsea fan so whether good or bad I am with Chelsea. Otherwise we would have had a third force long time already. I have not lost hope in myself to make it but in our current crop of leaders we have to forget it for now. Hopefully, there next generation of leadership might offer so hope. As I always say man does not make man it's God who is in control of my life. Whether in Ghana or Europe my God will bless me. God bless our nation!

[@Kwaku_Amankwaah]

Sky, please don't be emotional. The person who lives at "Mirage" at Airport Residential has a perspective that is completely different from someone who lives at Kiosk estate at Kwame Nkrumah Circle. It's just simple.

[@aminu_lahh]

Thats what i always say

[@agoogo5026]

Nigerians are making money in Ghana, and yet Ghanaians are complaining in their own country because of politics. We can't even see the opportunities in front of us.

[@michaelacheampong2869]

Listen people around the subregion borrow money at a lower interest to come and invest here.

[@selormlanyo4117]

GHANA GO BEE. MAYBE NOT IN OUR TIME. IF U GET THE CHANCE TO LIVE , LIVE AND LIFE IS NOT MEANT TO BE LIVED ONLY IN GEOGRAPHICAL SETTING.

[@kwabenaamoako6726]

When you are down, will your country come for you. ?

[@benjamindziworshie8679]

Sky sky sky , please please please. You go explain taya. My youth leave......leave

[@opinionist]

The situation in Ghana right now can be likened to putting a band-aid on a bullet wound.

[@emmanuelaryeetey5729]

The lawyer is giving a political talk, the issues of politics in Gh is a grass root problem, give me a more practical approach of holding politicians accountable in Gh, The system is not working in Gh

[@yunusaminbari3060]

Please just listen to English spoken by Ga mante , Ashanti king and president Akufu Ado and decide if Ghana is good for you.

[@djaniedivine9743]

The Ghanaian leadership is not helping the youth and the country as a whole. Bernard, I don't know how much you earn in your in your job, but I bet if you get the opportunity, you'll also leave. Ghana is destroyed by the politicians, and the media and you people are also part. We're leaving and never retuning to invest in the 'tax economy' that kills business.

[@kwesianim8259]

Hmmm, sky should shut up

[@seth8936]

A PHD that doesn't translate into anything meaningful !😢

[@princequaye6741]

Bernard kindly tell the man to mind his language … the guy is talking about his reality which “unfortunately” is the sad story the youth share as well. If you live in a country that nothing works … you lack the motivation to even want to better yourself. So if you have to scrap “washrooms” to be able to provide quality lifestyle for you and your family outside Ghana … me and what am going through will hence support that notion because it’s actually a reality for a lot who even had masters degree and towed the same line and now have better lives nonetheless theirs lives would have stagnated in Ghana with their degree… Simple

[@redelahimohammedhamzah9678]

Has Sky ever lived in a compound house before? He is speaking as all Ghanaians have their own bathroom

[@aaronatakora2082]

There are a lot of PhD holders who amounts to nothing..Being a PhD holder doesn’t make anyone superior.. As for the youth losing hope in Ghana de3,it’s a nonstarter..Even Akuffo Addo doesn’t have hope in Ghana..Tweaaa

[@emmanueltuasi9344]

You Sky, why didn't you stay in Ghana and do your law degree but run to UK?

[@redelahimohammedhamzah9678]

Sky has lost in touch with the reality of most Ghanaians just because he seems okay and secondly sky is speaking like e party foot soldier

[@schweinsteiger3199]

12:43 🤣🤣🤣

[@funprints1]

It was never about a PhD vs a passport. It's always been about the societal benefits of being Dutch vs being even the most ELITE (PhD) of Ghanaians. Screaming on radio about putting down PhDs shows the gentleman in the peacock attire has no clue what the conversation is about. Tell him to Google Hyperbole

[@reubenaddison4048]

Richard Sky is either trolling, clowning or being a devils advocate. Because eei. Someone who claims to have been broke and now has political contacts and etc. Now he is pretending not to understand the plight of the average Ghanaian. This is why the country can’t be fixed. When a Ghanaian is doing ok everyone else should shut up. Talking down on a toilet cleaner ~ who has a better quality of life than many

[@josephmensah8144]

Richard Sky hmmmmmmm. hmmmmm hmmmmmm.

[@John-g9f7v]

Good question I wish Ghanaians can answer this question 😢

[@anthonymark5097]

Look, Ghana is a doomed country in your lifetime. If you have the means to get out to a country where you can better your life then get the hell out of Ghana now. Ghana is getting worse by the day. Get out now if you can!

[@dennisyanney1065]

PhD in Software engineering oo.. hmmm

[@yawansong8857]

Sky YOU GOT IT WRONG IN THIS DISCUSSION

[@yawansong8857]

To my Lady with the special care kid, I say you are doing your best and I’m praying for you and your family.

[@atuwen3106]

please tell this man to chop his critical thinking 😂

[@gh_blaqsoap2846]

Don't mind him!!! If the so-called critical thinking is not giving us practical solutions regarding how to navigate the corrupt environment we have, then what is their use? Are they just textbook/published articles smart?

[@rmonga6082]

Change the governance model. Proper design for purpose education. Corruption galore. Gh is lost. Your leaders are corrupt and stupit😂

[@aosifodoe]

Skyy is funny

[@mobrown7594]

Because Ghana is stressful

[@bosby8742]

Bernard, all the youngsters look forward to opportunities to explore their talents. Again you will realise those travelling don't even know the name of the Presidents or the Prime Minister of the country they are going all that they care is in the Words of Twene Jonas the system is working!!Bernard I met

[@Artfulsketches-u8g]

It looks like u people don't know what's going on in the world

[@georginaapenteng5979]

pls tell us

[@abdulsadick731]

Hard work does not pay in Ghana, at least not for the majority. The system has been designed to keep the privileged more privileged and the less privileged, more less privileged

[@pkom6418]

Have a more optimistic mindset.

[@abdulsadick731]

like myself here, I am not into flashy and trendy lifestyle, so I am good. I don't mind living without all the modern gadgets and gizmos.

[@nmibayellaatuah796]

Sky is furious for absolutely nothing. I will definitely go for a Dutch passport than to pursue a PhD in a hopeless country. With all due respect 🫡

[@starsnoireart]

I love Ghana and I will always root for Ghana. But when I keep reading about things like constant lights out, constant corruption, the government’s inability to create jobs or invest in the country’s industries, and the way they are getting deeper and deeper into debt with the IMF, I can’t help but lose hope. I want to see Ghana become amazing. But i fear I won’t be able to see its glory in my lifetime.