After losing a football bet, Dennis Apusika, the founder of the “Visit Bolga” social media platform and tourism vlogger, is currently walking over 500 kilometers from Bolgatanga to Accra.
Apusika had vowed to make the journey if Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) lost to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup. But what began as a lighthearted wager has evolved into a powerful campaign advocating for sports infrastructure and tourism development in Ghana’s Upper East Region.
The journey began at 6:30 a.m. on July 22, 2025, from Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional capital, and follows the Eastern Corridor route.
So far, Apusika has walked through Walewale in the North East Region; Tamale, Yendi, and Bimbilla in the Northern Region; and Damanko and Kpassa in the Nkwanta North District.
He is currently heading towards Nkwanta South in the Oti Region.
“This walk is to honour the promise I made if PSG lost, but beyond that, it’s about pushing for the construction of a stadium in the Upper East Region and promoting sports and tourism,” Apusika said.
Each step, he noted, is not just a test of endurance, but an opportunity to engage communities, highlight infrastructure gaps, and showcase the cultural and tourism potential of the north.
“This isn’t a competition—I’m walking carefully and responsibly. If I covered 50 kilometres daily, I’d reach Accra in two weeks. But I expect the journey to take about three to four weeks,” he added.
Apusika’s effort draws attention to long-standing deficits in sports infrastructure in northern Ghana, where the absence of key facilities continues to limit athletic development and regional tourism opportunities.
