Kwabena Ballo Speaks on Joining the Russian Army, Misinformation, and the Ban on Ghanaians
Kwabena Ballo, a Ghanaian based in Russia, has shared his experience after joining the Russian army and successfully completing his training without losing his life.
In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide Show, Kwabena Ballo addressed several misconceptions and circulating misinformation about Africans joining the Russian military.
According to him, some individuals go to Russia solely because of promised contract money and later assume it is normal to run away from duty. He explained that some Ghanaians fled after encountering traumatic situations, including seeing dead bodies, which left them depressed.
Kwabena Ballo blamed bloggers and social media commentators for spreading false and exaggerated information about the situation in Russia. He emphasized that Ghana and Russia share a strong diplomatic relationship, noting that the Russian government offers scholarships to Ghanaian students.
He further revealed that the situation escalated after one individual allegedly filmed dead bodies and shared the videos with people in Ghana. Authorities traced the source, realized the content had been sent to Ghana, and subsequently banned Ghanaians, Nigerians, and some other African nationals from joining the Russian army.
Kwabena Ballo also issued a warning to Ghanaians, stating that anyone promising free visas and flights to Russia under the guise of security work is likely deceiving people.
According to him, once you arrive, you may be forced into the army because money has already been spent on your travel, leaving you with no choice.
He added that some Africans fled to Ukrainian camps, but Ukraine mainly relies on drone warfare rather than ground soldiers, making the situation even more dangerous. He claimed that the USA has taken control of a significant portion of territory, and that Africans who speak negatively about Russia are often encouraged to do so in exchange for evacuation opportunities.
In his closing remarks, Kwabena Ballo urged Ghanaian men to value their homeland, stop reckless lifestyles, and think carefully before making life-changing decisions abroad. He noted that some people have successfully completed their contracts and attained higher ranks, earning their money legitimately.
“I am in the Russian army and know my unit,” he stressed, adding that many of those suffering today may not even be properly enlisted or aware of the forces they joined.
The interview has sparked intense debate online, with many calling for accurate information and caution when discussing sensitive international military matters.
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