- British-born Nana Yaa travelled to Ghana hoping to reconnect with her deported father, Edward Boateng
- She disclosed that her father was deported from Wandsworth in 1987 after a police stop exposed immigration issues
- Ghanaians on X reacted with mixed feelings, offering both emotional support and questioning the timeline of events
A British-born woman of Ghanaian origin decided to travel to Ghana in search of her alleged father, whom she claimed she had never met.
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In the heartfelt video, the lady, identified as Nana Yaa, came out with a public appeal for help in finding her long-lost father, who was sadly deported from the UK while she was a child.
According to her, her father, whose real name, she said, is Mr Edward Boateng, was working as a taxi driver in Bristol, UK, back in the 1980s. She disclosed that he was deported to Ghana in July 1987 after being held at the Wandsworth detention centre.
She alleged that the deportation exercise followed a police stop for speeding, where, unfortunately, issues with his immigration papers were discovered. She said he was deported while she was little and could not meet with him before he was sent back to Ghana.
In her words:
“I’ve never met my dad before. He was deported, unfortunately, in July 1987 from a detention centre called Wandsworth. Um, I would be very grateful if you could help me find my dad.”
British-Ghanaian lady searches for father
Her father, she said, is estimated to be around 61 or 62 years old. While pleading to Ghanaians, especially in the Ashanti Region, to help locate her father, she explained that he has a sister named Christina, who she said is in the UK.
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According to her, her mother, who is of Jamaican descent, is named Marcia Rose. Nana Yaa pleaded with anyone who might have information, pictures, or any connection to her father to come forward and help her find him.
She said:
“I’ll be grateful if you know any information, even if you have a picture, if you know someone who knows him, please be in contact.”
Watch the video below:
British-Ghanaian lady searches for father, stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some raised some questions, while others assured the father would be found in time. Some of the comments are below.
@__Debrah said:
“Edward Boateng dier dem bunch o but the wider it spreads, the closer she will be to finding her dad. If it’s your story and you see the video, you’ll know you’re the one she’s looking for.”
@future_mck wrote:
“I’m thinking she can sue the UK immigration too. I’m very sure. Cuz why not allow the man to serve jail because of the kid? This can’t happen in 2025.”
@hunterfxp2 commented:
“I don’t understand this. He was deported in the 80s, and it’s been more than 30 years, and they gave birth to the lady while he was in the UK. The lady doesn’t look 30+, so I don’t understand how he is the father. 💀”
81-year-old Hanna finally returns to the UK
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that 81-year-old Hannah Dankwa returned to the UK after being stranded in Ghana for months due to travel issues.
Media intervention facilitated the processing of emergency travel documents, enabling Hannah to return to the UK on September 11.
Despite her return, Hannah still lacked a permanent British passport and faced significant financial burdens.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
