In 2018, the concept was conceived, and after five years, it was materialized. On July 23rd, a group of 14 individuals—comprising 13 men and one woman—embarked on a daring journey, traversing multiple countries to reach London in Europe.

The team consisted of confirmed members: Kwabena Peprah, Saka, Fred Papa Kwofie, Richard, Kwame Peprah, Kofi Peprah, Kwadwo Prakah-Asante, Franklin Peters along with his son Quincy, Joseph, Cyprian Ed, Kwabena Ayirebi and his brother Kojo, and the sole female participant, Serwa the Shecanic.

Equipped with contingency plans for any unforeseen circumstances, the team set off with a total of five vehicles, prepared to face challenges that might have required them to continue the remainder of the journey by air. However, these situations did not materialize, and the journey continued by road.

Throughout the expedition, five members of the team had to return to Accra due to work commitments and other reasons. Nonetheless, nine participants successfully completed the trip.

The journey spanned 16 days and traversed 11 countries in total. One of the participants, Kwabena Peprah, provided a comprehensive account of the experience in a detailed Facebook post.

Day 1: Long drive on day 1 to Bouake in Côte d’Ivoire, using the border at Gonokrom near Dormaa Ahenkro (540km):

They navigated the paperwork needed to clear their vehicles at the customs checkpoints, fulfilling the border crossing stipulations at the Ghanaian border into Ivory Coast. This process, as they stated, proved to be relatively manageable.

Armed with valid Laissez-Passers, acknowledged travel documents among member states, they smoothly underwent the required procedures and advanced to Takikro.

However, upon reaching Takikro, they encountered immigration officials from Cote D'Ivoire who attempted to exploit them. To circumvent this situation, they opted for the longer Yamoussoukro-Bouake road instead of the shorter but more hazardous route frequented by bandits.

Day 2, driving from Bamako Mali through Tingrela (790km):

They encountered extortion attempts at the Tingrela border, during which they documented the necessary papers and their vehicles before proceeding to the Malian border post. The Malian officials exhibited a more rigorous approach to their procedures; although the Laissez-Passers process was relatively swift, the inspection of possessions and vehicles took more time.

The Ghanaian Mission in Bomaku provided them with assistance. The consul met and guided them through Bomako.

At this juncture, certain vehicles experienced brake problems. However, after conducting thorough checks, they were able to resume their journey.

Day 3, continue to the Senegalese border and then on to Dakar (Senegal) (620km):

Although the road is horrible halfway to Dakar, they made it. In this region, there are three allegedly active terrorist hotspots where attacks are reported to occur.

The terrorists can cross the road with cattle to halt you while they flank you and deal with you cruelly, so they were advised to stop far away whenever they notice a herd of cattle crossing the road and to back up, ready to turn and fire away at the least hint of trouble.

Fortunately, the livestock crossings they encountered were benign.