On Friday, October 4, hundreds of Ghanaians returned for the protest demanding the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub protesters who were arrested during an anti-galamsey demonstration the previous week.
The 3-day demonstration, running until October 5, aims to raise awareness about the environmental damage caused by illegal mining, known as galamsey.
Just like the first day, the protest started from Legon Okponglo and proceeded to the Black Star Square, following a route approved by the police, passing through Legon Stadium, Okponglo Traffic Light, Shiashie, Shangri-La, Airport Traffic Light, National Service Secretariat, Electoral Commission Office, Parliament, and ending at Independence Square.
There was heavy police presence on day 2 to ensure a peaceful demonstration.
The protesters 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.
A petition to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources was received by Peter Awuah the Technical Director for Mines.
Adomonline’s photojournalist, Joseph Odotei was on the ground with the demonstrators and captured these photos.
