The leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has successfully submitted a petition to the Presidency.
Among other demands, the Church is urging the President to find lasting solutions to Ghana’s illegal and irresponsible mining issues.
This event took place during a significant march through Accra, aimed at raising awareness about the devastating impacts of illegal mining on the environment and local communities.
The march has gained support from various groups, including the Crusaders against Corruption and the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASSAG), along with other civil society organizations, all pressing the government to impose a blanket ban on illegal mining.
Participants holding placards some of which reads “ there is No Planet B, Students Education is at Risk ,End Galamsey, GRASSAG wants a sustainable Ghana” amongst others have been sharing their concerns and demands with the media.
Father Asare highlighted the urgency of the situation, calling for the government to declare a state of emergency regarding mining activities, especially in vulnerable areas like water bodies and forest reserves.
The petition outlines several demands for sustainable practices and policies to combat the detrimental effects of illegal mining.
The organisers emphasised that the event is not only about prayer but also about demanding immediate and meaningful interventions to stop galamsey, protect the environment, and restore Ghana’s ecosystems.
