In reaction to the growing threat of illicit mining, the Fetish Priests Association of Ghana, under the direction of its president, Kwaku Bonsam, has declared preparations to launch a national protest.
The association has voiced serious concerns about the startling rate at which galamsey activities are destroying the nation’s natural resources, especially its forests and waterways.
Kwaku Bonsam underlined on Kasapa FM that the significant environmental damage caused by these illegal miners has exceeded bearable levels.
He claims that the organization, which has more than 2000 members from all throughout the nation, is prepared to act decisively to preserve Ghana’s natural heritage.
According to Kwaku Bonsam, the organization is getting ready for a more spiritual strategy to deal with individuals engaged in galamsey, in addition to the nonviolent protest.
He issued a warning, saying that while the country’s riches are being defiled, the gods of the land would not remain silent.
Within two weeks of the protest, he predicted, there will be a surge in “unexplained curses and deaths.”
In order to protect the environment for coming generations, he urged Ghanaians and traditional leaders to participate in the demonstration.
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In addition, Kwaku Bonsam encouraged the government to act swiftly and decisively to stop the galamsey operations, which have had disastrous results, contaminating important rivers like the Pra, Ankobra, and Birim, which are vital to many communities.
He claims that because the fetish priests are considered to be the land’s caretakers, it is their duty to keep it safe from harm.
This announcement coincides with a national conversation over galamsey, wherein a number of stakeholders are demanding more stringent measures to put an end to the practice.
Galamsey activities persist despite several government attempts to put a stop to them, including military operations and judicial actions. This is especially true in rural areas where law enforcement is frequently lax.
