Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in collaboration with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious and the Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, will host an Environmental Prayer Protest Walk Against Galamsey today, Friday, October 10.
This initiative aims to highlight the severe consequences of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, and urge the government to take immediate action on this pressing issue.
The primary objective of the protest is to advocate for a state of emergency regarding mining activities, especially in regions near water bodies, river buffers, and forest reserves.
Organizers are hoping to prompt the government to implement decisive measures to address the environmental damage caused by galamsey and promote sustainable development for future generations.
The protest will kick off at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka at 10:00 AM, with participants marching past notable landmarks in Accra, including Castle Road, Ridge Roundabout, Parliament House, and Oxford Street, before concluding at Christ the King Parish in Cantonments.
A petition will be submitted to President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House during the event, calling for swift action to combat the crisis.
The Catholic Church is inviting all Ghanaians—whether Catholic, Christian, Muslim, traditional leaders, civil society organisations, environmental activists, or the general public—to take part in this peaceful demonstration.
The organisers stress that the event is not solely a prayer gathering but also a call for immediate and effective actions to halt galamsey, safeguard the environment, and restore Ghana’s ecosystems.