Popular Ghanaian media personality and activist, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah
Popular Ghanaian media personality and activist, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, has announced a three-day demonstration scheduled for April 28th to 30th, 2025, to protest the Mahama-led government’s alleged failure to combat the illegal mining menace known as galamsey.
Under the rallying cry “Ghana’s Future Is Worth Fighting For,” Afrifa called on citizens from all walks to rise and speak out against what he described as a national crisis threatening the country’s environment, natural resources, and future prosperity.
The protest, which is being widely circulated on social media under hashtags like #GalamseyMustFall, #SaveOurGhana, and #GhanaDeservesBetter, aims to put pressure on government authorities to take decisive action against illegal mining operations that continue to destroy water bodies, farmlands, and forest reserves across the country.
“Our water, our air, our land, our future! Let’s come together to protect Ghana’s environment from the devastating effects of galamsey,” Afrifa urged in a public message.
The activist emphasized that the movement is not only about protest but also about proposing practical solutions.
“We’re not just protesting, we’re proposing solutions. Join the conversation on sustainable development and environmental protection,” he said.
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