GRASAG to join Catholic Church in October 11 anti-galamsey demonstration

The National Executive Committee of the Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has officially put out notice of its intention of joining the Catholic Bishops' Conference and the Catholic Church in their protest against illegal mining popularly called galamsey on 11th October, 2024.

This move according to GRASAG is in response to the alarming environmental degradation and socio-economic challenges caused by galamsey activities across the country.

In its release issued on Monday, 7th October, 2024, and signed by the association National President, Mr. Emmanuel Owusu and General Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Anwar-Sadat avers they stand united with the Catholic faithfuls in calling for stronger actions from government, civil society, and all stakeholders to protect Ghana's lands, water bodies, and natural resources from further destruction.

Below is the full statement:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 7, 2024

GRASAG TO JOIN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN OCTOBER 11 ANTI-GALAMSEY

DEMONSTRATION

The National Executive Committee of the Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) is officially announcing its decision to join the Catholic Bishops' Conference and the Catholic Church in their protest against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey on October 11, 2024.

The move comes in response to the alarming environmental degradation and socio-economic challenges caused by galamsey activities across the country.

GRASAG stands united with the Catholic Church in calling for stronger actions from the government, civil society, and all stakeholders to protect Ghana’s lands, water bodies, and natural resources from further destruction.

As a body of over 100 thousand intellectuals and future leaders, GRASAG believes that the ongoing galamsey operations threaten the future of Ghana’s environment, economy and its citizens at large.

Particularly for students who drink water from the various taps at the University campuses, this issue

certainly is a worry. We cannot stand idly by while our water bodies are poisoned, farmlands destroyed, and communities left vulnerable.

In joining this protest, GRASAG reiterates its commitment to responsible and accountable governance.

We invite all Ghanaians to participate in this peaceful demonstration to amplify the call for immediate and effective measures to combat illegal mining.

Signed:

GRASAG National Secretariat

Emmanuel Owusu, National President (0248110208)

Rafiu Anwar-Sadat, General Secretary (0240768322)