Seidu Mohammed’s Journey From Ghana to Becoming a Mechanic CEO in America
Seidu Mohammed, popularly known as Gargo Auto & BO CEO, is a Ghanaian migrant who currently lives in the United States. He left Ghana in 2015 with his wife. Along the way, their first child was born in Brazil before they returned briefly to Ghana. Seidu then settled in Kumasi, where he opened a shop, but unfortunately, the business collapsed.
Later, he traveled back to Brazil, where he worked in a poultry farm for three months. In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide, Seidu revealed that he and his wife had been duped of $7,000 in an American visa scam. Determined to continue, they decided to migrate through Brazil and later to the U.S.
While in Brazil, Seidu did mechanic jobs before bringing his wife to join him. Life in Brazil was manageable, but he still dreamed of better opportunities. Together, they embarked on the dangerous journey through Mexico to reach America, a process that took six months. Seidu recounted the harrowing experience of seeing dead bodies along the way, and how one of his friends tragically lost a child in the bush.
Fortunately, when they finally arrived in America with their two young children (aged two years and six months), authorities took pity on them because of the kids and processed their papers. Seidu started working the very next day.
He first worked in New York for two months before moving his wife and children to Columbus, Ohio. While his wife gave birth to another child, Seidu took up different jobs before securing a mechanic role. Eventually, he opened his own shop, which grew steadily. Today, he runs a thriving auto business with employees, a partner, a secretary, and even works alongside his father.
Seidu stressed that skilled jobs changed his life. Through mechanics, he has been able to provide for his family, buy whatever they need, and build a stable life. Since arriving in the U.S. in 2021, he and his wife have expanded their family to five children—two born in the U.S., one in Brazil, and two from Ghana.
Despite success, he admits life in America is not all rosy. Bills pile up daily, and he often advises Ghanaians that if they have something meaningful to do back home, they should stay, because there is no real peace abroad.
On the business side, his company charges hourly rates similar to Ghana. They specialize in engines, suspensions, and shocks, and also buy cars and spare parts for clients in Ghana. At the moment, Seidu has four shipping containers on the sea, and he plans to travel to Ghana soon to inspect them before returning to the U.S.
Osor’s Role
Seidu’s secretary, Osor, also spoke in the interview. He clarified that although he is not a mechanic, he handles all accounts and financial records for the business. He first met Seidu when his car was being repaired, and over time, they became friends. When Seidu needed someone trustworthy to manage the business side, Osor stepped in to take charge of the accounts.
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