Labeling it as bold, audacious, or even outright insane might not be too far from the truth when considering the endeavor being undertaken, especially when it involves a team of more than a dozen individuals.
However, this seemingly wild idea is already in motion, as a group comprising 12 men and one woman has embarked on an extraordinary journey from Accra, Ghana’s capital, to London, the administrative hub of the United Kingdom.
The objective of this daring adventure? To drive a distance of 10,000 kilometers from Accra to London, all while enjoying the experience.
Their target is to reach London by Sunday, August 6, or Monday, August 7, 2023.
During an interview with Kwami Sefa Kayi, a member of the team known as Saka, who was speaking from Spain, explained that their inspiration stemmed from hearing numerous tales of people traveling from foreign countries to Ghana and other African nations.
Additionally, he highlighted that they are undertaking this journey primarily as a lighthearted and enjoyable activity.
“We are explorers and we are doing this for fun. We read about people driving from Europe to Ghana all the time, and we also planned to do it and we are almost there,” one of the explorers told Kwami Sefa Kayi,” he said.
Fascinated by their adventure and their ability to navigate through several borders, Kwami Sefa Kayi asked the expeditioners whether they had visas and how they were able to go through the borders.
Saka then told him that their journey from Accra to Mauritania was purely with the use of their Ghana Car.
“We used our Ghana Card to travel all the way to Mauritania,” he explained.
Saka also told Kwami what their intention is after they make it to London as scheduled.
The expeditioner told the broadcaster that their idea is to sell their respective businesses to the Ghanaian communities in the city before they return him.
He also added that their plan is to attempt a journey from Accra to Cape Town, South Africa, in 202.
The Ghana Card, apart from its primary use as a national identification, is also certified by the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) as an international travel identity card.
Currently, the Ghana Card can be used to travel into Ghana from all countries and can also be used to travel to countries with no visa requirements with Ghana such as West African countries.