A video has emerged online with family members, together with Ghanaian soldiers serving in the Russian army, who have bid farewell to a Ghanaian man who died while fighting for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine war.
In the viral video, the deceased was laid in a coffin at what appeared to be a cemetery in Russia.
His fellow Ghanaians serving in the Russian army were heard eulogising him and sharing their final words as they paid their respects.
One of them paid tribute, stating, “Damrifa Due. You have fought well. Damrifa Due…”
Another colleague stated, “No one knows what lies ahead of them except God the creator. There is a saying that no life can take what death holds. What has happened has happened, and all we will say is for God to keep you safely…”
Some Ghanaians reacting to the video stated, “They know you will not leave to see your salary, they give you good deals and put you in the frontline. They never loved us. That’s how Argentina wiped out the entire black race in war. Now you understand why they vote against the President. Mahama‘s reparations against slavery”.
“So sad! There’s no future for the Ghanaian youth; the only youth this govt is interested in are bloggers and influencers”, a netizen added.
One X user added, “Fighting for someone with only 1 month of training, you have like 5% of surviving chances. The odds will be against you.”
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that at least 55 Ghanaians have been killed fighting in the war in Russia-Ukraine war, with two others currently being held as prisoners of war.
According to Ablakwa, the figures were disclosed to him during high-level talks in Kyiv between Ghanaian officials and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha.
He detailed that Ukrainian authorities have documented 1,780 Africans from 36 countries who have been lured by criminal trafficking networks to join the war against Ukraine.
Ablakwa detailed that 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been lured into battle since 2022, with an estimated 55 having been killed and 2 captured as prisoners of war.
In a post shared on X, Ablakwa wrote, “During our engagements and media briefing, Ukrainian authorities revealed that from their credible intelligence gathering, they have documented 1,780 Africans from 36 countries who have been lured by criminal trafficking networks to join the war against Ukraine.
Even more depressing and frightening, we were informed that 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been lured into battle since 2022 for which an estimated 55 have been killed and 2 captured as prisoners of war”.
He further added, “As a responsible government, we cannot turn a blind eye to these heartbreaking statistics. These are not just numbers; they represent human lives, the hope of many Ghanaian families and our nation.
That is why the government is determined to raise awareness and embark on intensive public education so that our youth will be protected.
The Mahama Administration is committed to tracking and dismantling all dark web illegal recruitment schemes operating within our jurisdiction. This is not our war and we cannot allow our youth to become human shields for others.
It is noteworthy that our two captured compatriots spoke out passionately about the grave dangers during my visit and cautioned the youth not to be tempted, regardless of the monetary enticements — I expect all our young people to listen to them”.
Watch the video below:
Family members, together with Ghanaian soldiers serving in the Russian army, have bid farewell to a Ghanaian man who d!ed while fighting for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine war. pic.twitter.com/N2bWBkgf9p
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) March 27, 2026