The protests, organised by Democracy Hub, aimed to draw attention to the devastating effects of illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) on the country's environment, as well as to protest against economic hardships and governance issues.
Addressing the press on Sunday, 29 September 2024, Kyerematen commended the youth of Ghana for their unwavering resolve despite the nation's ongoing economic challenges, noting the lack of employment opportunities as a particular burden on the younger generation. "To the young people of Ghana, I'd like you to know, particularly those who have been arrested, that you are the heroes of our time.
You have endured the pain of living through the hardest of times in our country with no jobs and no hope for the future," he remarked.
Kyerematen also expressed optimism for the future, reassuring the youth that there is hope ahead. "Do not be dismayed.