The Chief of Twifo Darmang, Nana Kwasi Asiedu IV, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, the National House of Chiefs and other traditional and opinion leaders to speak out against the alleged abuse, discrimination and killing of Ghanaian youth in foreign countries.
Nana Kwasi Asiedu IV, who is also the Gyasehene of the Twifo Traditional Council, said many young Ghanaians travelled abroad in search of better opportunities and improved living conditions but were sometimes exposed to hostility, exploitation and life-threatening situations.
He described the situation as worrying, saying Ghana continued to lose young people who could contribute significantly to national development and become future leaders in various fields.
The chief cited the reported death of Jarvis Frimpong as a painful example, which he said should prompt authorities and traditional leaders to take the issue seriously.
He urged the National House of Chiefs, traditional councils and influential individuals across the country to unite their voices in condemning the alleged mistreatment of Ghanaians abroad.
He also cautioned Ghanaians and other Africans living in countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom and France to remain vigilant and prioritise their safety.
Nana Kwasi Asiedu IV stressed that the quest for better opportunities abroad should not cost anyone their life, urging Ghanaians overseas to exercise caution and take necessary measures to ensure their safe return home.
