Owusu Kyeremeh Warns Ghanaians Against Joining the Russian Army
Owusu Kyeremeh, a Ghanaian who served in the Russian army and is currently based in Russia, has issued a strong warning to Ghanaians against traveling to Russia to enlist in the military.
Speaking in an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide Show, Owusu Kyeremeh clarified that Russia is no longer recruiting from English-speaking countries, but rather from Francophone (French-speaking) countries.
According to him, some Ghanaians struggle to secure visas and later call others for help. However, instead of receiving proper guidance, they are sometimes advised to seek spiritual support from fetish priests, pastors, or mallams. He stressed that no one is forced or officially encouraged to join the Russian army—many people make the decision on their own.
Owusu revealed that communication with many Ghanaians who joined the army has been lost.
“Some phones are off, some numbers no longer go through,” he said, adding bluntly that about half of the Ghanaians who joined the Russian army are dead.
He also addressed beliefs in spiritual protection, noting that while some people believe in rituals or “shooting medicine” to survive gunshots, war does not respect spiritual claims, and many who believed they were protected still lost their lives.
According to him, some individuals complete their contracts but later remain on social media, allegedly collecting money from people under false pretenses. Others were deported back to Ghana after failing to officially enlist, yet still misled the public.
Owusu disclosed that after completing his own one-year contract, a Russian friend advised him not to renew but to return to Ghana and use the small money he had earned wisely, without allowing family pressure to push him back into danger.
He shared a grim account, stating that between December 28 and January 9, nine soldiers from his battalion died. Based on these experiences, he strongly advised Ghanaians not to come to Russia to join the army, except those who genuinely understand the risks and claim to have proper protection.
He also explained that language plays a role in survival, noting that learning Russian deeply can sometimes place soldiers in more dangerous frontline roles. He revealed that he often shot down drones using mounted equipment and motorcycles to maneuver.
Owusu Kyeremeh confirmed that he has now completed his contract, sustained an injury, and has transitioned into business. He added that compensation processing may take up to three months, after which he plans to relocate to St. Petersburg.
He concluded by saying that some people deliberately cut off contact with their families and change their phone numbers so their loved ones will not hear bad news.
His message was clear: Ghanaians should think carefully, value their lives, and avoid misinformation before making dangerous decisions abroad.
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