The third day of an anti-galamsey protest in Accra on Saturday saw an increased number of protesters. Actor and politician John Dumelo and social media influencer Efia Odo, joined the demonstrators. Organised by the pressure group Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey, the protest seeks to highlight the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. The protest, which aims to draw attention to the devastating effects of illegal mining (galamsey) on the environment, has been ongoing for the past three days. The protest is also to call for the release some members of the Democracy Hub protest group arrested for various offences during a similar protest two weeks ago. They urged the government to take decisive steps against illegal mining commonly known as "galamsey.” “We are here because illegal mining is destroying our environment, and it’s time for us to speak up,” said John Dumelo, addressing the press during the protest. “The government need...
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