The much-anticipated protest led by activist and lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, is pressing for urgent government action to end illegal mining activities, which they argue are destroying water bodies, farmlands, and livelihoods across the country.
The Stop Galamsey protest has become one of the most visible civil society efforts against illegal mining, drawing attention from environmental activists, community leaders, and political observers.
Organisers say their objective is not only to put the spotlight on the dangers of galamsey but also to hold leaders accountable for failing to enforce existing mining regulations.
Stop Galamsey protest begins with organisers, amid police presence
As the demonstration unfolds, attention remains on how the government and security agencies will handle the protest, especially given the history of arrests linked to such civic actions.
The outcome is expected to shape future engagements between activists and authorities on the galamsey issue.
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See below some pictures from the protest:
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