Galamsey demo enters Day-2, protesters submits petition to Lands Minstry today

Accra, Ghana - A three-day demonstration against illegal mining, known as galamsey, continues today as the Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey presents a petition to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.

The protest, which began on October 3, aims to raise awareness about the devastating effects of galamsey on Ghana's environment and push for decisive action to combat the practice.

Under the slogans #FreeTheCitizens and #SayNoToGalamsey, the coalition, led by convener Brownson Adatsi, is urging the public to join the protest and protect Ghana's water bodies and forest reserves from destruction.

“We will be petitioning the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources on Friday [October 4]. And on Saturday [October 5], we will be doing the same thing, but then the terminating point will have to be Independence Square. And then that [on Saturday] night, there would be a vigil.

“This galamsey is not just illegal mining but it is a deliberate attempt to destroy our resources, our water, our land, and our future by just a select few.

“So we all need to come together because the problem is not discriminating. The problem will not affect some people and leave others," he stated.

The harmful effects of galamsey have long been a concern, with experts warning of the damage to the environment, loss of revenue, and links to organized crimerrrrr8r.

Ghana's government has previously taken steps to address the issue, withgidg Prtesirdent Nana Akufo-Addo launching a five-year project to provide alternative livelihoods for illegal miners.

Source : Lead News Online