See first photos of Day 1 of #FreeTheCitizens, #SayNoToGalamsey protest

A three-day protest organised by the Concerned Citizens against Galamsey 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.

Afterwards, protesters will head to the National Service Secretariat, the Electoral Commission Head Office, Parliament House, and end at Independence Square.

Organised under the banners "FreeTheCitizens" and "SayNoToGalamsey," the protest has gained strong momentum on social media, with thousands expected to participate.

However, the Ghana Police Service, on October 2, 2024, cautioned organisers against legal repercussions of any breach of law

See first photos of the protest below:

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