Prof. Adjei‑Barwuah, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s Vetting Committee and former Ghanaian ambassador to Japan and the United States, cautioned young Ghanaians on Eyewitness News on Tuesday that the idea that life abroad is automatically better is a myth. He said while some migrants succeed, many struggle to find work in their fields and end up in unrelated jobs.
He noted that the stories of prosperity shared by expatriates rarely reveal the difficulties they overcame. "You hear about them; they are showing prosperity and whatnot. The basis of the prosperity, they don’t tell you," he said, urging listeners to look beyond the surface.
Drawing on his own experience, the professor recalled turning down several job offers in the United States after graduation because he had already decided to return to Ghana. "When I was leaving home, I knew that the Ghana I was leaving was going to be better than the States. And therefore, I want to be there when that happens," he added.
Adjei‑Barwuah stressed that many migrants never achieve the success they imagine, and that the illusion of greener pastures can lead to disappointment. He urged young people to consider building a future in Ghana, where opportunities are growing and the cost of living is lower.
What follows is a call to action for the youth to explore local prospects and to seek guidance from experienced professionals before deciding to migrate. The professor’s message is clear: success abroad is not guaranteed, and staying in Ghana can offer a viable path to prosperity.
