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The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra is scheduled to conduct an Environmental Prayer Protest Walk Against Galamsey on Friday, October 11, 2024, in collaboration with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals.
In an October 4 news release, the church stated that the demonstration is intended to draw attention to the disastrous consequences of illicit mining, or galamsey, in Ghana and to demand immediate government action to put a stop to this threat.
Advocating for a state of emergency over mining operations, especially in the vicinity of water bodies, river buffers, and forest reserves, is the main goal of the protest.
In order to ensure an inhabitable future for generations to come, the organizers seek to persuade the government to take immediate action to stop the environmental damage brought on by galamsey and to support sustainable growth.
At 10:00 am, the demonstration will begin at Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka. Participants will then walk through some of Accra’s most famous locations, like as Castle Road, the Ridge Roundabout, Parliament House, and Oxford Street, before ending at Christ the King Parish in the Cantonments.
During the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo will also receive a petition at Jubilee House, asking for prompt action to solve the problem.
The Catholic Church is urging everyone in Ghana to participate in this nonviolent protest, including Catholics, other Christians, Muslims, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, environmentalists, and the general public.
The event’s organizers pointed out that in addition to prayer, they are calling for swift, significant action to end galamsey, save the environment, and rebuild Ghana’s ecosystems.
Read the statement from the Accra Archdiocese below:
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
