The protesters of #OccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamsey, organised by the Democracy Hub, did not show up on Day 3, the final day of the protest, as previously communicated by the group.
Videos by GhanaWeb show the 37 Roundabout, the converging point for the protesters, calm, with police presence and a free flow of traffic.
A police statement issued on September 22, 2024, announced the arrest of 42 protesters.
Sunday, September 22, 2024, marked Day 2 of the three-day protest against the government's failure to eradicate and combat illegal mining activities, which have polluted several water bodies in various parts of the country.
Led by Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a convener of the Democracy Hub, the police began arresting defiant protesters who ignored directives not to use certain routes during the demonstration.