#FreeTheCitizens demonstration, an ongoing 3-day demonstration organized by Ghanaian youth against illegal mining has attracted a number of youth with different intent and purposes.
A young Ghanaian man who was seen amongst #FreeTheCitizens protestors has shared his purpose for joining the protest, and sadly it is not in line with the mission of convenors of the demonstration.
Asked by a journalist why he joined the demonstration, whilst laughing he said, “I am just here to chill men…I am just here to chill.”
A 3-day protest under the hashtags, #FreeTheCitizens and #SayNoToGalamsey is currently ongoing in Ghana.
This protest is to draw attention to the effects of galamsey on Ghana and also demand for the release of some 54 #Democracy Hub demonstrators arrested and charged with various charged, including conspiracy to commit a crime, unlawful assembly, causing unlawful damage, and offensive conduct.
The demonstration which started on October 3rd, 2024 will end on Saturday October 5th, 2024.
Journalist: Why did you join the protest?
Protester:#StopGalamseyNow #FreeTheCitizens #3NewsGH
pic.twitter.com/ehbOABzyTs— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) October 3, 2024