The rate at which Ghanaians are leaving the country to search for better opportunities abroad is becoming an issue of concern.
These travellers associate their departure from the country with unemployment, low income, and a destroyed government system.
Serwaa Amihere, a well-known media personality and brand influencer, has joined the chorus of people who have expressed worry about Ghanaian youths leaving the country, including some government officials.
A tweet from the brand influencer on March 31 caused some X users to react.
She stressed in her tweet that Ghanaians, particularly those between the ages of twenty and thirty who make at least GH¢5,000 a year, should not consider fleeing the nation hastily.
“I believe you should not rush to leave Ghana if you are in your 20s or 30s and making at least GHC5,000 or more. There is not much sunshine in the world,” she tweeted.
In response to the post, a number of X users stated that, considering the state of the nation’s economy right now, it is difficult to find a young person within the designated age range making such a substantial amount of money.
Others argued that such an amount is insufficient to support oneself and dependents, given the current economic challenges. Moreover, some people choose to leave Ghana for other reasons besides money, such as better access to healthcare and other facilities that raise the standard of living in a nation.
Check out Serwaa Amihere’s post and reactions below:
I think if you are in your 20s and 30s and earning, at least, Ghs5000 and above you shouldn’t rush to leave Ghana. It’s not all that rosy out there.
— Serwaa Amihere (@Serwaa_Amihere) March 31, 2024
Serwaa it’s not always about the amount you earn but the systems and the type of Government. Have you ask yourself the number of days you’ll sleep in Dumsor, the number of unnecessary taxes you’ll pay. It’s been 5 years and Ghana is the only country that still collect Covid-19…
— 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (@natioonn) March 31, 2024
Can assure you very very few earn that. Just imagine o 5000. But if a guy like me earns 5000, I have to send money to mum and siblings, prepare to get married, rent, need to get a masters, life post marriage, kid's education, pregnancy etc. It's still very low sister
— vincent_now (@Korffi_J) March 31, 2024
fact is, a lot of 20s & 30s don’t even have a job.
the unemployment rate in Ghana is so highthose earning 5K, the cost of living is making it difficult for them to save.
you can be on 5,000 salary and you’ll save 300 years to afford the affordable housing project by govt— Scanty SZN (@EiiScanty) March 31, 2024
