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The President of the Fetish Priests Association of Ghana, Kwaku Bonsam, has revealed intentions to organize a countrywide demonstration to tackle the growing issue of illegal mining, also referred to as galamsey. The organization showed serious worry about the depletion of the nation’s natural resources, especially water sources and forests, …

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the activist and convener of the Democracy Hub, has once again been denied bail by an Accra High Court following his arrest during a recent anti-galamsey protest. Mr Barker-Vormawor was part of a group of protesters expressing their disapproval of illegal mining, known as galamsey, that presents major …

Mr Afrifa Yamoah Ponko, a former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) under the John Mahama administration in the Ashanti Region, has sadly passed away. According to family sources, Mr Yamoah Ponko died on Sunday, October 6, 2024, after battling a prolonged illness. Mr Yamoah Ponko was widely known for his role …

In a significant development, the Accra High Court has granted bail to popular Ghanaian lawyer and social media personality, Elorm Ababio, widely known as Ama Governor, alongside eight other protesters. The group was part of a Democracy Hub protest and faced charges that resulted in their recent detention. The bail …

After increasing demands for the 53 anti-Galamsey protesters to be set free, President Akufo-Addo has rejected claims that the government is silencing opposing opinions. In an interview with France24 on Friday, October 4, the President acknowledged peaceful protest as an essential element of democracy. The Democracy Hub Protestors are being …

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover has blamed members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the lack of success in the battle against illegal mining. In a video posted on X by Adom TV’s Badwam Show, Mr. Titus-Glover mentioned that the party members are hindering the progress …

Independent Presidential Candidate and Leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako otherwise known as Cheddar, has unveiled Dr. Maryam Issaka Kriese as his running mate for the December 7 presidential election. The announcement was made at a press conference in Kumasi, where Nana Bediako highlighted Maryam’s credentials and experience, …

The Catholic Church of the Accra Archdiocese will be leading a protest aimed at rallying Ghanaians from all walks of life to unite in both prayer and action to end the devastation caused by illegal mining locally referred to as galamsey. The protest, scheduled for Friday, 11 October 2024, which …

Presidential hopeful John Dramani Mahama from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has once again emphasized his dedication to stabilizing the economy. He claims that a stable economy will result in lower prices for necessities like food and fuel. Mr Mahama stated that the NDC has experience in overseeing an economy …

Christian Kwabena Andrews, also known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, the founder and General Overseer of Life Assembly Worship Centre, confidently stated that one of his main objectives as the President of Ghana would be to evict President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from his current home in Nima. Andrews stated that …