The Democracy Hub, organizers of the “Fix the Country” demonstrations, have announced plans to take to the streets in the coming days.
This decision comes in response to the government’s failure to effectively address the escalating illegal mining crisis, commonly referred to as “galamsey,” which has had devastating effects on Ghana’s environment and water bodies.
Group’s convener, Naa Densuah, is calling for the resignation of key officials, including the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources.
She accused those in power of ignoring the environmental damage caused by illegal miners, suggesting that they benefit from these illicit activities.
According to her, this is not merely an environmental issue but a symptom of a broken system that prioritizes profit and greed over governance and the well-being of the people.
Densuah urged all Ghanaians to unite against illegal mining and corruption, emphasizing that the future belongs to the youth.
She called on young people to rise and demand accountability from their leaders, asserting that a government should work for its citizens rather than against them.
Spokesperson for Democracy Hub, Raphael Williams, warned law enforcement against using excessive force during the protests.
He stressed that demonstrators should not be treated as criminals and urged police to adopt more professional crowd management techniques rather than resorting to violence or intimidation.
