PUTIN DON AGREE TO STOP GHANAIANS FROM FIGHTING FOR RUSSIA AGAINST UKRAINE!
Big diplomatic development! Russian President Vladimir Putin don reportedly agree say Ghanaians no go longer dey allowed to participate for Russia-Ukraine war, following concerns wey Ghanaian President John Mahama raise during their meeting for Moscow.
Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs announce the development after the meeting between Mahama and Putin during the Russia-Africa Summit on October 30, 2026.
According to the ministry, Putin don give assurance say the restriction go cover everybody, whether dem enter through illegal recruitment channels or willingly volunteer to fight.
Africanews report say Ghana don previously raise alarm over citizens wey dem allegedly deceive with promises of good-paying jobs for Russia, only for dem to later find themselves involved in the war against Ukraine.
OVER 60 GHANAIANS REPORTEDLY KILLED
The issue don become serious concern for Ghana after authorities reveal say many citizens don reportedly lose their lives for the conflict.
According to Graphic Online, Ghana Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclose in August 2026 say at least 62 Ghanaians don die, while another 15 remain missing after travelling to Russia.
The minister also previously reveal say about 272 Ghanaians were believed to have been recruited into the conflict since 2022.
OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES DON RAISE ALARM
Ghana no be the only African country wey dey express concern over the recruitment of their citizens to fight for Russia.
Reports by Bloomberg and Associated Press show say countries including Kenya, South Africa and other African nations don raise concerns over citizens wey allegedly get recruited through misleading employment offers and other promises.
The latest assurance from Putin follow months of diplomatic concerns over the involvement of African youths for the war.
However, Ghana’s announcement no provide details about how the restriction go take work or wetin go happen to Ghanaians wey dey involved in the conflict already.
Sources: Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Africanews, Graphic Online and Bloomberg.
