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The Generational Rights Protection Society intensified its campaign against illegal mining—commonly known as galamsey—by staging a striking protest in front of Ghana’s Jubilee House on Monday, where they projected vivid footage of environmental devastation onto a large screen.
The powerful visual demonstration was aimed at drawing attention to the widespread environmental damage caused by illegal mining and pressuring authorities to take immediate action. Despite the dramatic display, the group has yet to deliver its formal petition to the presidency.
As part of Monday’s activities, protesters visited the Ghana Police Service headquarters, where Co-Convenor Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah led a traditional prayer, calling for divine support for the country’s security forces in the fight against illegal mining.
“We need to pray for our police to have the strength and wisdom to help end this galamsey menace,” Afrifa Mensah said, stressing the need for spiritual as well as institutional strength to combat the crisis.
The group announced plans to sustain the protest over the next two days. On the second day, demonstrators will gather again at the Obra Spot in Accra. The protest will culminate on the third day with the formal presentation of their petition to the presidency, which will include clear demands for a strategic and actionable plan to eradicate illegal mining in Ghana.
The Generational Rights Protection Society reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the country’s natural resources, insisting that national leaders must be held accountable for ensuring a sustainable environment for future generations.
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