The battle against illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, shows no signs of ending soon as the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, along with Catholic lay faithful and professionals, is set to hold an Environmental Prayer Protest Walk Against Galamsey today, Friday, October 10.
This initiative seeks to raise awareness about the harmful effects of illegal mining and to urge the government to take immediate action to tackle the problem. The protest will also advocate for a state of emergency concerning mining activities, particularly in areas surrounding water bodies, river buffers, and forest reserves.
The organizers aim to push the government to take strong measures against the environmental destruction caused by galamsey and to promote sustainable development that guarantees a healthy future for the next generations.
The protest will begin at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka at 10:00 AM, with participants walking through major landmarks in Accra, including Castle Road, Ridge Roundabout, Parliament House, and Oxford Street, before concluding at Christ the King Parish in Cantonments.
During the event, a petition will be presented to President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House, urging swift action to tackle the crisis.
The Catholic Church is calling on all Ghanaians—Catholics, other Christians, Muslims, traditional authorities, civil society organisations, environmental activists, and the general public—to join this peaceful demonstration.
