#SayNoToGalamsey protest: Convenor Ralph St Williams arrested

In an x post Radiooneghana.com sighted #FixTheCountry Convenor – Ralph St Williams (Fellow Ghanaians) has been arrested on his way to Kumasi for the preparation of #SayNoToGalamsey protest.

The post made by Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor reads:

Press Statement: Arrest of #FixTheCountry Convenor – Ralph St Williams (Fellow Ghanaians)

19th September 2024

We have just been informed that our colleague Ralph St Williams, known widely as Fellow Ghanaians, has been arrested at Kotoka International Airport while enroute to Kumasi for mobilization activities in preparation for Saturday’s #SayNoToGalamsey protest, organized by Democracy Hub (#FixTheCountry).

It appears that Ralph’s arrest stems from his peaceful participation in Tuesday’s ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration, where he highlighted government mismanagement by opening the National Cathedral pit, a site that has already cost Ghana 58 million cedis, for symbolic swimming.

We believe this arrest has been strategically timed to suppress his participation in the upcoming #SayNoToGalamsey protest and to intimidate activists fighting for transparency and environmental justice.

We strongly condemn this act and demand Ralph’s immediate release. Furthermore, we insist on an official apology from the authorities for this blatant attempt to silence critical voices. We will be sending a formal petition to the Inspector General of Police to address this situation.

#FixTheCountry remains resolute in our commitment to holding leaders accountable and standing against the forces perpetuating corruption and environmental degradation.

Signed,

Democracy Hub

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Source: Radiooneghana.com