A three-day protest is set to begin today, Thursday, October 3, in Accra, as activists demand the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub protesters who were arrested during an anti-galamsey demonstration last week.
The demonstration, which will run until October 5, aims to highlight the ongoing environmental destruction caused by illegal mining, locally known as galamsey.
The protest march will start from Legon Okponglo and proceed to the Black Star Square, with participants following a route approved by the police.
The designated path includes key locations such as the Legon Stadium, Okponglo Traffic Light, Shiashie, Shangri-La, and Airport Traffic Light, before heading to the National Service Secretariat, Electoral Commission Office, Parliament, and ending at Independence Square.
Organized under the banners "FreeTheCitizens" and "SayNoToGalamsey," the protest has gained strong momentum on social media, with thousands expected to participate.
The activists hope to draw attention not only to the arrest of their fellow protesters but also to the ongoing fight against illegal mining, which continues to devastate Ghana’s environment.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has issued a warning, stating that they will disperse any crowds if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the demonstration could lead to a breach of peace during the event.
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