The Ghana Police Service has secured a restriction order against Ghanaian media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah three three-day demonstration against the John Mahama administration over their handling of the galamsey menace.
According to the Police statement, they have secured a restriction against the scheduled demonstration by the Generational Right Protection Society (GRPS), at the Jubilee House.
The Accra High Court on Friday, April 25, 2025, is expected to hear the case.
Meanwhile, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah announced a three-day demonstration against the John Mahama administration over their handling of the galamsey menace.
The three-day demo is scheduled to take place between April 28th to 30th, 2025 on the theme “Ghana’s Future Is Worth Fighting For”.
Okatakyie Afrifa rallied citizens to rise and speak out against what he described as a national crisis threatening the country’s environment, natural resources, and future prosperity.
Afrifa in a public message stated, “Our water, our air, our land, our future! Let’s come together to protect Ghana’s environment from the devastating effects of galamsey”.
In a Facebook post, Okatakyie stated, “ This is a call to action for our future not a battleground for politics. We must remember that our existence is being threatened by the devastating effect of this inhumane practice. Join us on 28th, 29th and 30th April. #GalamseyMustFall #GhanaDeservesBetter”
“We’re not just protesting, we’re proposing solutions. Join the conversation on sustainable development and environmental protection,” he said.
Okatakyie has however vowed that barring a court injunction, nothing would prevent anxious citizens from exercising their civil rights.
