The Fix the Country Movement has ended its demonstration against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, at the Revolutionary Square in front of the Jubilee House.
The protesters reiterated their demand that the government declare a state of emergency to confront the menace, which they described as an existential threat to the country’s future.
According to the group, galamsey has reached alarming levels, destroying forests, rivers, and farmlands, with grave implications for food security, safe drinking water, and the survival of future generations.
Addressing the crowd, one of the conveners said the legacy of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, was being undermined by the country’s inability to confront illegal mining.
The protest, which coincided with Founder’s Day, sought to draw attention to the urgent need for bold leadership and decisive action to halt the destruction of Ghana’s environment.
Source:citinewsroom.com
