Catholic Church Leads Protest Walk Against Galamsey Today
Uniting Voices for a Greener Future: Faith Communities Demand Action Against Illegal Mining
- The protest aims to raise awareness about the environmental devastation caused by galamsey
- All Ghanaians are invited to join
- A petition will be delivered to President Akufo-Addo
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in collaboration with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, is set to host an Environmental Prayer Protest Walk Against Galamsey today, Friday, October 10.
This event seeks to highlight the severe consequences of illegal mining, known as galamsey, and to urge the government to take swift action to combat this pressing issue.
The protest aims to advocate for a state of emergency regarding mining activities, especially in critical areas near water bodies, river buffers, and forest reserves.
Organizers hope to pressure the government into taking decisive measures to address the environmental destruction caused by galamsey and to foster sustainable development for future generations.
The walk will kick off at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka at 10:00 AM, with participants making their way through key locations in Accra, including Castle Road, Ridge Roundabout, Parliament House, and Oxford Street, ultimately concluding at Christ the King Parish in Cantonments.
A petition will be presented to President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House during the event, urging urgent action to resolve the crisis.
The Catholic Church invites all Ghanaians—Catholics, other Christians, Muslims, traditional leaders, civil society groups, environmental advocates, and the general public—to join this peaceful demonstration.
Organizers stressed that this event goes beyond prayer; it’s a call for immediate and impactful actions to halt galamsey, protect the environment, and restore Ghana’s natural ecosystems.
