Wanderlust Ghana Expedition Club has made an unfortunate announcement regarding the suspension of its 30,000-kilometer Cross-Country Overland Expedition.
This decision was made after it was discovered that two of the vehicles involved in the expedition, a 2016 Lexus RX 350 and a 2018 Toyota Tacoma, had been reported stolen in Canada in 2019 and 2022, respectively.
The vehicles were identified when the group entered the Republic of The Congo, and they have since been handed over to security officials for further investigation.
Law enforcement agencies in both Canada and Ghana have been informed of the situation. As a result, the third vehicle, a Ford F150 Raptor, has been returned to Ghana from Pointe-Noir, Congo.
It is important to note that the vehicles were purchased from car dealers in Accra, Ghana, after a thorough due diligence process, which included paid Carfax verifications indicating clean records at the time of purchase.
Wanderlust Ghana is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation and is determined to hold accountable anyone found responsible for the incident. The group also intends to take legal action against the sellers of the vehicles involved in the expedition.
This incident sheds light on a concerning trend of stolen vehicles from North America being sold in Ghana’s open market.
To address this issue, Wanderlust Ghana plans to collaborate with the U.S. and Canadian diplomatic missions in Ghana to launch a campaign aimed at addressing the problem and educating the public on how to avoid purchasing stolen vehicles.
Despite this setback, the team is proud of the ground they have covered so far, having traveled 28,811 kilometers across 28 countries in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East while showcasing Ghana’s tourism potential.
Wanderlust Ghana expresses gratitude to its partners, the public, and Ghanaian diplomatic missions and diaspora communities for their support and assistance.
The team is currently working on acquiring new vehicles to complete the expedition and for future adventures, demonstrating their commitment to continuing their journey.
