To ensure that the nearly impossible fight against galamsey is won, protesters are going to great lengths to convey their messages to the authorities and all responsible stakeholders, in an attempt to get victory against the menace.
Friday, October 4, 2024, marks day 2 of the 3-day ongoing protests by the Coalition of Concerned Citizens against galamsey under the theme #FreeTheCitizens and #SayNoToGalamsey.
One notable event at the protest site was a brown plastic bucket filled with polluted water collected from all 16 rivers, contaminated by toxic chemicals, including mercury, cyanide, and lead.
The water, which contained black substances and appeared thick on the surface due to the concentration of toxic materials and sand, is not safe for consumption under normal circumstances.