A three-day protest organised by the Concerned Citizens against has began on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Accra, as activists demand the immediate release of 53 Democracy Hub protesters who were arrested during an anti-galamsey demonstration from September 21-23.
The demonstration, which is set to run until October 5, aims to draw attention to ongoing galamsey activities which have and continue to cause devastating damages to the country's environment and water bodies, and also for the release of their arrested colleague protesters.
The protest march started from Legon Okponglo and protesters will proceed to the Black Star Square, while following a route approved by the police.
Chosen protest paths include key locations such as the Legon Stadium, Okponglo Traffic Light, Shiashie, Shangri-La, and Airport Traffic Light.