A clash broke out between an unknown group and police officers at the Kawukudi intersection in Accra during an anti-galamsey protest. The chaos erupted when an entourage, allegedly belonging to the Chief Imam, forced its way through a police barricade at the 37-bound section of the intersection. The police had blocked the area while protesters made a brief stop on their way to the Kanda highway.

The protest, organized by Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey, aimed to raise awareness about the severe environmental damage caused by galamsey, a local term for illegal mining. Demonstrators gathered for a morale-boosting session, filled with chants, songs, and drumming, before marching through Accra’s streets to demand action against galamsey.

Protest Demands:
– Immediate Action Against Galamsey: Demonstrators urge the government to take decisive action against illegal mining.
– Environmental Protection: Protesters highlight the devastating impact of galamsey on Ghana’s environment.
– Petition to Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources: The protesters plan to present a petition to the Ministry today, October 4.

The protest is part of a three-day demonstration, which began yesterday, October 3, and will conclude tomorrow, October 5. The event has drawn attention to the ongoing issue of galamsey in Ghana, with protesters demanding the release of 53 activists arrested during a similar demonstration in September.