Ghanaian media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah is set to lead a major demonstration against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in Accra.
The three-day protest is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 28, and run through Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
It aims to demand urgent government action to curb irresponsible mining activities that are devastating Ghana’s forests, water bodies, and communities.
Afrifa-Mensah noted that the protest duration could be extended to a month, depending on how participants conduct themselves.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, he clarified that the protest should not be seen as an attempt to stir disaffection or make the government unpopular.
“I was vocal about galamsey even during President Akufo-Addo’s tenure, and I remain a staunch NPP member,” he said. “This is not about politics—it’s a national emergency.”
He described the protest under the current Mahama-led government as a symbolic cry for help in the face of Ghana’s worsening environmental crisis, while also offering practical solutions.
“We have notified the Police, and they’re expected to meet with us this morning to discuss modalities,” he said. “Their only concern right now is our venue—the Flagstaff House is a security installation, and they’re asking us to change it.”
He added, “There’s been no court injunction yet. So if none is issued by Monday, the protest will take place at the Flagstaff House.”
Dubbed #GalamseyMustFall, the protest is intended to mount pressure on the government to take decisive steps against illegal mining.
Afrifa-Mensah is calling on all Ghanaians to join the cause and push for reforms that will help restore the environment and protect the country’s natural resources.
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