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Popular Ghanaian media personality and activist, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, has stated that their planned three-day demonstration scheduled for April 28–30, 2025, dubbed #GalamseyMustFall, #SaveOurGhana, and #GhanaDeservesBetter, can only be restricted or canceled by a court of law.
Leading representatives from the Generational Rights Protection Society to officially inform the Ghana Police Service of the pending demonstration on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Afrifa-Mensah explained that there was a standoff with the police over the planned protest route, particularly the ending point at the Presidency.
He stated that the police disagreed with their chosen route, and he advised them to proceed to court if they believe the demonstration should be limited or cannot proceed as planned.
“Disagreements arose concerning the demonstration’s final destination; however, according to the Public Order Act, only a court of law, not the police, can make that determination,” he said.
“The only place that such issues can be resolved is in court. So we made our intentions clear, if they think we cannot hold the demonstration or use the route we’ve chosen, then they should go to court. Whatever the court decides, we will respect it,” he told journalists on Friday, April 18, 2025.
The planned protest seeks to challenge the Mahama-led government’s alleged failure to combat the illegal mining menace, popularly known as galamsey.
Under the rallying cry “Ghana’s Future Is Worth Fighting For,” Afrifa-Mensah is calling on citizens from all walks of life 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 is gaining momentum on social media with hashtags such as #GalamseyMustFall, #SaveOurGhana, and #GhanaDeservesBetter.
The movement aims to put pressure on the government 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 just 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.
