The #FreeTheCitizens Movement has commenced its 3-day protest in Accra today, running until October 5, to demand urgent action against illegal mining (galamsey) and its destructive effects on the environment.
Protesters gathered at 6 AM at Legon, Okponglo, and are set to march toward Independence Square, aiming to raise awareness about unlawful detentions and the widespread environmental damage caused by galamsey.
The protest has gained substantial backing from various groups and public figures. Among them, Katanga Fellowood, a group from the University Hall at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), had initially planned to participate as a collective. However, after consultations, they announced their withdrawal in deference to their leader, Odeefour.
With a focus on holding state authorities accountable, the protest is expected to draw participants from across Ghana. Organizers emphasize that the #FreeTheCitizens Movement is more than a protest—it’s a “rallying call for all Ghanaians who believe in the power of democracy, justice, and environmental preservation.”
