Sly Ali, a Ghanaian based in Malta and a recurring guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show, has revealed the challenges he faced while seeking asylum in Europe.
According to him, traveling to Europe from Malta is not straightforward. “If you come to Malta from the sea, you won’t be allowed to travel to Europe freely—you can only seek asylum,” he explained. He recounted that around 30,000 people were rescued, and some European countries admitted many refugees. He praised the NGOs and rescue teams that helped him and others during the process.
Sly Ali described the uncertainty of the asylum process. “They were trying to gather direct information for over a year and three months. Some of us were eventually at risk of deportation,” he said. He emphasized that Ghanaians who seek asylum abroad are sometimes specifically targeted for deportation.
Despite the challenges, Sly Ali managed to secure a job as a mechanic after three to four months. However, the system was slow, with delays that could take months before people received tickets or clearance. “If you are Ghanaian, authorities often prevent you from leaving freely. Others from Egypt, Morocco, and Arab countries were deported, but Ghanaians were reviewed and sometimes deported safely with the help of the Ghanaian consulate,” he explained.
He also highlighted that some Ghanaians were stuck in detention centers, while others who applied through alternative countries managed to secure asylum. “Those who used Ghana to apply were sometimes deported, but the process involved review and Ghanaian consular support,” Sly Ali added.
His story sheds light on the risks, bureaucracy, and challenges Ghanaians face when seeking asylum in Europe, as well as the crucial role of NGOs and consular support in protecting citizens abroad
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