The Fetish Priests Association of Ghana, led by its President, Kwaku Bonsam, has announced plans to embark on a nationwide protest in response to the growing menace of illegal mining. The association’s president, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, has announced plans for a nationwide protest against the environmental destruction caused by galamsey.
The Association has expressed deep concern over the alarming rate at which the country’s natural resources, particularly water bodies and forests, are being destroyed due to galamsey activities.
Speaking on Kasapa FM, Kwaku Bonsam emphasized that the widespread destruction of the environment by these illegal miners has gone beyond tolerable limits.
According to him, the Association, comprising over 2000 members from across the country, is ready to take decisive action to protect Ghana’s natural heritage. He noted that the damage caused by galamsey has led to the pollution of water sources, destruction of fertile lands, and a looming environmental crisis that threatens future generations.
Kwaku Bonsam revealed that beyond the peaceful demonstration, the association is preparing for a more spiritual approach to deal with those involved in galamsey.
He warned that the gods of the land would not sit idle while the nation’s resources are being desecrated.
In his words, the protest will be followed by a wave of “unexplained curses and deaths” within two weeks of the demonstration.
He called on all traditional leaders, environmentalists, and Ghanaians to join in the protest to safeguard the environment for future generations.
Kwaku Bonsam also urged the government to take immediate and concrete steps to halt the galamsey operations that have led to devastating consequences, including the contamination of major rivers like the rivers Pra, Ankobra, and Birim, which serve as critical water sources for many communities.
According to him, the fetish priests have long been seen as custodians of the land, and they are obligated to protect it from any form of destruction.
This announcement comes at a time when the issue of galamsey has sparked national debate, with various stakeholders calling for stricter measures to end the practice.
Despite several attempts by the government to curb the menace, including military interventions and legal actions, galamsey activities continue to thrive, particularly in rural communities where law enforcement is often weak.
Additional Source: Myjoyonline
