- Petition to Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
- 3-day protest against galamsey
- Galamsey destroys waterbodies, forests, and water supply
- Public urged to join protest against galamsey
The Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey is taking a bold step in its fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, with a petition presentation to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources today, October 4.
This marks the second day of the group’s three-day protest, which commenced on Thursday, October 3, under the rallying cries “#FreeTheCitizens” and “#SayNoToGalamsey.” The demonstration aims to raise awareness about the devastating effects of galamsey and push for more decisive action.
Convener of the group, Brownson Adatsi, has issued a call to action, urging the public to join the protest and protect Ghana’s waterbodies and forest reserves from destruction.
According to Adatsi, the petition presentation is a crucial step in the fight against galamsey. “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.”
Adatsi emphasized the severity of the galamsey menace, stating, “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.”
The consequences of galamsey are far-reaching, affecting not only the environment but also the health and livelihoods of Ghanaians. The group’s protest seeks to bring attention to these issues and demand urgent action.
Galamsey has led to widespread pollution, deforestation, and displacement of communities. The practice has also compromised Ghana’s water supply, threatening the very foundation of life.
The Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey is determined to push for change, advocating for sustainable mining practices and protection of Ghana’s natural resources.
By presenting the petition, the group hopes to prompt the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to take concrete steps toward combating galamsey and preserving Ghana’s environment.
As the protest continues, Ghanaians are urged to join forces and demand a future free from the destructive effects of galamsey, ensuring a safer, healthier, and more prosperous nation for generations to come.
