The second day of the Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey protest began with an energetic start, as demonstrators gathered for a ‘morale’ session before marching through the streets of Accra to demand decisive action against illegal mining activities.
Organised by the pressure group Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey, the protest seeks to highlight the severe environmental destruction caused by illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.
Young participants filled the atmosphere with chants, songs, and drumming, energizing the crowd before setting off on the march. The demonstrators are expected to present a petition to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources today, Friday, October 4.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Thursday, October 3, the group’s convenor, Brownson Adatti, revealed that the protest will continue on Saturday, October 5, when they will present another petition to Parliament to further press their demands for action against galamsey.
The street hawkers join in dance as the Concerned Citizens Anti-Galamsey protestors approach the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange.#StopGalamseyNow #IStandAgainstGalamsey #FreeTheCitizens pic.twitter.com/YLvG4B5A08
— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) October 4, 2024
“It’s the spirit of the song for us!”
Day 2 of the Concerned Citizens Anti-Galamsey Protest is officially underway. Protestors have begun their march from Okponglo to the Parliament House.#StopGalamseyNow #IStandAgainstGalamsey #FreeTheCitizens pic.twitter.com/cp0BtiEm0c— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) October 4, 2024
Heavy security presence at the Day 2 march of the Concerned Citizens Anti-Galamsey Protest. The march from Okponglo to Parliament House is underway with officers ensuring order.#StopGalamseyNow #IStandAgainstGalamsey #FreeTheCitizens pic.twitter.com/lg4hxgGBje
— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) October 4, 2024
