The Russian Embassy in Ghana has rejected recent allegations that Africans, including Ghanaians, are being deceptively recruited into Russia’s military, calling a billboard campaign in Accra that warned against such recruitment “Ukrainian state propaganda.”
The billboard, which appeared in the Ghanaian capital, reportedly cautioned locals that they could be lured into serving in the Russian armed forces under false pretences. The embassy said the messages were part of a disinformation effort aimed at tarnishing Russia’s image.
In a statement, embassy officials described the accusations as unfounded and asserted that no recruitment of African nationals for the Russian military is taking place. They urged the public to disregard the warnings as “misleading” and to rely on official sources for accurate information.
Russia has previously faced scrutiny over reports of foreign recruitment for its armed forces, particularly from African countries. While such claims have surfaced in various media outlets, the embassy’s response emphasizes that, in this instance, the allegations are being framed as part of a broader propaganda campaign.
The embassy concluded by urging Ghanaian citizens to remain vigilant against misinformation and to seek clarification from diplomatic channels if they encounter similar recruitment narratives.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
