The Seventh-Day Adventist Church (SDA) has revealed that illegal mining, often referred to as galamsey, is hindering its ability to baptize new converts.

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The Church highlighted that the pollution of Ghana's water bodies is adversely impacting its efforts to spread the gospel.

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Pastor Edward Nyarkoh, the Executive Secretary of the Northern Ghana Union of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, mentioned that to continue its baptismal practices, the Church has established its own stream.

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“Galamsey has come to destroy all the water bodies. So it is also affecting our baptism. Previously we were baptising in rivers, but nowadays all the water bodies are contaminated.

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“Therefore, that has resulted in this church to build this baptism, so that all those who have been baptised and all pastors who have been officiating will not be contaminated.”

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Galamsey has gained significant attention in recent months, prompting numerous organizations and individuals to advocate for a complete ban on all forms of mining.

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In response, Organised Labour has intensified its efforts by scheduling a strike for Thursday, October 10, aiming to pressure the government and relevant authorities to take decisive action against the issue.

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