The #FixTheCountry Movement is mobilizing for a massive protest on May 1, aimed at pressuring the government to take urgent action against illegal and irresponsible mining activities devastating Ghana’s forests, rivers, and communities.

The planned protest, dubbed "May Day, May Day," seeks to draw national attention to the environmental crisis fueled by reckless mining practices, which activists say continues unchecked despite mounting public concern.

Lead convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor said, "For months, we have seen the government act swiftly on other matters. But on this, there’s no clear roadmap. People say we should give them more time, but we believe time has already been wasted. We are stepping out to demand urgent and serious action."

Organizers argue that while government authorities have demonstrated swift intervention on other national issues, they have yet to chart a clear and effective path toward addressing the environmental degradation caused by mining.

Barker-Vormawor also emphasized that, "We often focus too much on legality. But the real issue is irresponsibility—how mining is done and its impact on people and the environment. Some big mining companies, though considered legal, are also engaging in destructive practices."

Timed to coincide with International Workers' Day, the protest is expected to bring thousands onto the streets to demand stronger environmental protections and sustainable mining reforms.