The fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey is just like a spiritual warfare which requires incessant prayers.
This is the assertion of the Priest-in-charge of Jukwa Krobo Immaculate Heart of Mary Grotto, Reverend Father David Paintsil.
In his view, we are fighting against principalities and powers thus underscored the need for a prayer crusade dubbed: “Operation Touch Heaven With Prayers To Help End Galamsey”.
He said the campaign will rally the various religious faiths to support the work of the media and government in the galamsey fight.
“We are going to pray until it ends…we are not going to challenge the government, but we will do our part as citizens to support it,” he said.
Rev Father Paintsil told Adom News’ Central Regional Correspondent, Kafui Justice the Campaign was started because they [priests] appreciated the complex nature of the anti-galamsey fight.
He was forthright that the country needs a “divine intervention and help from above” to be able to stop illegal mining in the country.
The Catholic Priests said their campaign is also targeted at creating awareness about the environmental and health dangers of galamsey in the Central Region.
“We need to educate our members in the churches and mosques to also discourage the menace,” Rev Father Paintsil said.
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