Protesters at the anti-galamsey demonstration held on Thursday, October 3, have called for greater participation in the next two days of protests, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, 2024.
The three-day protest, organized by concerned citizens, aims to demand decisive action against illegal mining activities (galamsey) that are destroying water bodies and lands.
Additionally, protesters are advocating for the release of Democracy Hub activists who were remanded into prison and police custody following a similar protest from September 21-23.
Thursday’s protest began at Okponglo and concluded at the Accra Sports Stadium car park, with hundreds of young people participating.
Demonstrators took turns encouraging more people to join the movement in the coming days to amplify their message and push for more effective solutions to the galamsey crisis.
Another stated: “We are here as responsible citizens to make a mark that we are prepared to make sure that Ghana is secured for the future. That is why we are saying ‘Say no to galamsey’.”