The #StopGalamsey and #FreeTheCitizens protest has finally come to an end.
The final and third day of the protest was marked by emotional and intense moments.
At the Independence Square in Accra, protesters gathered in large numbers to make their voices heard against illegal mining and to demand the release of their fellow activists who had been detained.
The day began with a march that started at Okponglo, at Legon and moved through some principal streets of Accra.
The protesters carried placards which had inscriptions like “We need water,” “Stop galamsey now,” and “Akufo-Addo, let my people go,” emphasising their urgent calls for action.
The day was filled with chants, extensive energies and patriotic songs to amplify their messages on galamsey.
Despite a heavy downpour, the crowd remained, honouring those arrested and demanding their immediate release.
The #StopGalamsey protest was a group of Ghanaians aggrieved by the destruction of water bodies by illegal mining activities, calling on the government to take action to resolve the issue.
The demonstration lasted for three days, spanning from October 3 to 5, 2024.
Some protesters were arrested by the police and are awaiting a hearing in court to determine their fate.
Religious leaders, political figures, and state institutions have all added their voices for the galamsey menace to end.
The Organised Labour has served notice that it will embark on a strike on October 10, 2024, if the government fails to respond to the calls.
Watch some scenes from Day Three of the protests here:
This is not a concert, it’s a protest! #StopGalamaseyNow #FreeTheCitizensNow
— Urban Insight (@urbaninsight_) October 5, 2024
[ Kalyjay Scanty Efia Odo John Dumelo Nyame ] pic.twitter.com/hSpcMKWWNa
#FreeTheCitizensNow #StopGalamseyNow pic.twitter.com/zFlQIqNlqI
— Fixon Dennis (@fixondennis) October 5, 2024
#FreeTheCitizensNow #FreetheCitizens #EndGalamseyNow #EndGalamsey #StopGalamseyNow ✨ pic.twitter.com/W38xeVSwWT
— ME✨ (@elerevelationn_) October 6, 2024
Shoutout to Ama fr #StopGalamseyNow #FreeTheCitizensNow pic.twitter.com/1LYsP4MSAt
— Nessa (@VK__AS) October 5, 2024
#FreeTheCitizensNow #FreetheCitizens #EndGalamseyNow #EndGalamsey #StopGalamseyNow ✨ pic.twitter.com/W38xeVSwWT
— ME✨ (@elerevelationn_) October 6, 2024
We deserve better ! #FreeTheCitizensNow pic.twitter.com/keWzEgG4hs
— Captain Smart (@CaptainSmart_tv) October 5, 2024
We won’t go home! #StopGalamseyNow and #FreeTheCitizensNow 🔥🔥
— Kuame Oliver (@KuameOliver_) October 5, 2024
pic.twitter.com/9RFntSiM0i
Next time when they tell you tweeting won’t do anything, show them this picture!! And we need them out of there #FreeTheCitizensNow #StopGalamseyNow pic.twitter.com/a9wxPSQmpg
— Rich mama Myma🇬🇭 (@naa_akorfaaaaaa) October 5, 2024
They boldly declared, 'We are not timorous souls!' as they voiced their demands.
— Vanessa Edotom Boateng (@VanessaEboateng) October 5, 2024
Just #FreeTheCitizensNow
Just #StopGalamseyNow pic.twitter.com/8Wpu9VRFYM
Thousands of protestors drive home their demands even in the rain against all odds #StopGalamseyNow #FreeTheCitizensNow #FreetheCitizens pic.twitter.com/guF6pXlAlj
— Vanessa Edotom Boateng (@VanessaEboateng) October 5, 2024
What a day! So so proud of what we did today! #StopGalamseyNow #FreetheCitizens #FreeTheCitizensNow !!! pic.twitter.com/SbOkt5iH2S
— #FreetheCitizens (@Parps_Official) October 5, 2024
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