Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, together with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, will spearhead an Environmental Prayer Walk Against Galamsey on Friday, October 11, 2024.

In a press release on October 4, the church emphasised the walk’s purpose: to highlight the devastating impact of illegal mining in Ghana and urge swift government intervention to stop it.

The demonstration seeks to press for a state of emergency on mining operations, particularly in areas surrounding rivers, water bodies, and forests.

Through this action, organisers hope to push for stronger measures to halt environmental damage caused by galamsey and encourage sustainable development practices for future generations.

The protest will begin at Holy Spirit Cathedral in Adabraka at 10:00 am, with participants marching through key Accra locations like Castle Road, Ridge Roundabout, Parliament House, and Oxford Street, culminating at Christ the King Parish in Cantonments.

A petition is set to be delivered to President Akufo-Addo at Jubilee House during the event, calling for urgent action to tackle the galamsey crisis.

The Catholic Church has extended an open invitation to all Ghanaians—Catholics, Christians of other denominations, Muslims, traditional leaders, civil society groups, environmentalists, and the public—to participate in the peaceful protest.

Organizers emphasised that the demonstration goes beyond prayer; it is also a call for prompt, effective measures to end illegal mining, safeguard the environment, and restore the nation’s natural resources.