A protestor, Naa Densua, highlighted that galamsey activities have devastated numerous forests and severely polluted water bodies.
The organization initiated a three-day protest on September 21 to raise awareness about the harmful impact of illegal mining. However, numerous demonstrators were arrested on the second day.
As a result, the streets were deserted on the third day of the protest.
Speaking on JoyNews the Pulse on September 23 on what the group’s next line of action would be, Naa Densua said, “We will go out again. You know why? My grandchildren do not deserve to be drinking galamsey water ever.”
The police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Oliver Barker-Vormawor, one of the leaders of the demonstrators, following the arrest of several protestors on Sunday for various offenses.
Although the police launched a manhunt, Mr. Barker-Vormawor has stated that he is not evading authorities and is willing to cooperate.
In the meantime, Mr. Barker-Vormawor has been taken into custody by the Ghana Police Service in relation to the recent protests.