A young woman from Ghana’s Ashanti Region is calling on the public and authorities to help her find a Chinese man who got her pregnant and then disappeared.
Selina Adu Gyamfi, who lives in Abodom in the Asante Bekwai Municipality, shared her emotional story in an interview with Nyira FM. She explained that the man, known only as Leon, was part of a group of Chinese nationals engaged in illegal mining, also known locally as galamsey.
According to Selina, their relationship began while Leon was working in Bekwai and quickly became serious. “Some Chinese men came to Abodom, Asante Bekwai, for galamsey. I got into a relationship with one named Leon. When they left, I didn’t know I was pregnant,” she said tearfully.
She said Leon treated her well during their time together and provided financial support, giving her ₵1,000 every week or ₵500 every three days. Selina believed they were building a future until the group suddenly left the area.
Two months later, she realised she was pregnant and reached out to Leon. At first, he responded positively. “I called to tell him I was pregnant and he said he liked it. But later, I don’t know what happened — he started avoiding me and eventually blocked me,” she said.
Selina reported the matter to the local police, and Leon was briefly arrested. However, he was released and has not been seen since.
“Leon treated me well when we were together, but now I’m alone and struggling to raise this child. I don’t know where he is,” she cried.
Her story has drawn sympathy and raised fresh concerns about the behaviour of some foreign nationals involved in illegal mining operations across Ghana.
