Kumasi Catholic Archbishop Sounds Alarm on Galamsey, Calls for Environmental Protection

During the maiden Rosary Congress in the Catholic Archdiocese of Kumasi, the Metropolitan Archbishop, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Yaw Anokye, issued a passionate plea to Ghanaians, including the President and those involved in illegal mining (galamsey), to take immediate action to halt the practice.

This call comes amid escalating concerns over the devastating environmental impact of galamsey on Ghana’s natural resources.

Archbishop Anokye underscored the urgent need to protect Ghana’s environment, drawing attention to the stark contrast between areas ravaged by galamsey and those that remain untouched. ”

The earth belongs to God… so Ghana belongs to God, NOT TO GALAMSEY,” he emphasized, highlighting the religious perspective on environmental stewardship.

The Archbishop’s appeal is part of a broader movement urging Ghanaians to cease galamsey activities, which have been linked to severe environmental degradation, including the pollution of water bodies and destruction of forests.

“Let us stop Galamsey Now!” he urged, invoking a prayer for Ghana’s well-being “WITH MOTHER MARY.”

This stance by the Catholic Archbishop underscores the growing concern among faith-based organizations and environmental advocates regarding the impact of illegal mining on Ghana’s ecological balance and the livelihoods of its people.

Sources: Dominic Duut