The leader of the Generational Rights Protection Society Group, Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah, has clearly stated that the group has achieved its purpose in organising the demonstration against illegal mining.
In an interview at the Accra Regional Command on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Okatakyie announced the suspension of the three-day intended protest.
He explained that the demonstration aimed to raise awareness on galamsey (illegal mining) and influence the government’s policy on the menace through their petition, lamenting the devastation caused to the environment.
“It was clear that on Monday, the demonstration was all over the world — the internet, various homes in Ghana and abroad — which makes it fulfilling to the Generational Rights Protection Society Group. So the group has suspended the demonstration till further notice,” he announced.
He added that the decision became necessary following engagements with the police and suggestions put before the group for consideration.
Okatakyie revealed that the Deputy Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, advised the group to re-engage with the police for further discussions on how the remaining demonstrations could be held peacefully and orderly.
The protestors had been calling for a total ban on mining activities to allow the government to conduct a comprehensive audit, while also mounting pressure on authorities to declare a state of emergency over the issue.
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