Former Ghana Police Officer in Hungary Shares Regrets and Life Lessons Abroad
Daniel, a Ghanaian currently based in Hungary, has shared his emotional journey on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami, revealing how a decision to travel abroad changed his life.
According to Daniel, he served as a police officer in Ghana for 12 years until 2021. He explained that after facing some internal challenges within the service, he decided to apply for school and later traveled to Hungary. Looking back, he admits that the decision did not turn out as expected.
“I had a small issue in Ghana, and instead of exercising patience to solve the problem, I chose to travel. Today, I regret that decision,” he said.
Daniel disclosed that after his residence permit and visa were approved in Hungary, he was supposed to report to a new police unit in Ghana. However, he traveled abroad without officially arranging a study leave, which led to serious consequences. Within weeks, he was removed from the police payroll after authorities realized he had left the country.
He added that information about his travel spread through colleagues and acquaintances, including someone he was dating at the time, which eventually reached his commanders. “Once you stay away for 15 days without proper permission, you’re cut off,” he explained.
Comparing life in Hungary to Ghana, Daniel said life back home was far better. “If I compare my life in Hungary to Ghana, Ghana was better. I regret traveling,” he admitted.
Daniel chose Hungary because it did not require blocked accounts for students. He is expected to complete his program in June 2027 and says he plans to return to Ghana to continue serving, if possible. His initial motivation, he explained, was to gain freedom to travel internationally.
Now in his 40s, Daniel says his life feels stagnant.
“I was a breadwinner in Ghana. I was taking good care of my family and supporting my mother. Today, I can’t do that, and I’m depressed,” he revealed.
He added that his decision to travel also affected his personal life, as he lost his partner to another man while abroad. “As far as I’m concerned, that’s not self-development,” he said.
Daniel issued a strong warning to Ghanaians planning to travel abroad.
“If you have something doing in Ghana and earn even GHS 5,000 a month, don’t rush to travel. You’ll end up wasting the money you make abroad just to survive,” he cautioned.
Before leaving Ghana, Daniel said he was actively investing in real estate, including a two-bedroom six-unit apartment and a seven-bedroom storey building. Since traveling, work on these projects has stalled due to lack of funds.
“My mission is to return to the Ghana Police Service. I was stationed at the Accra Police Headquarters,” he stated.
Daniel also compared work conditions, noting that while working hours abroad may seem shorter on paper, the reality is different. He works eight-hour shifts, pays 15% tax, and competes for limited shifts due to the high number of international students. There are about 25 Ghanaians in his area alone.
“I’m not happy here. I’m sad,” he concluded. Daniel, who is not married but has one child, expressed gratitude to his family for their continued support throughout his struggles.
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