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Galamsey Menace: GRASAG to Join Catholic Bishops in Protest Against Galamsey on October 11

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The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has announced its intention to join forces with the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference in a nationwide protest against illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, and what they describe as worsening governance in the country. The protest, scheduled for October 11, 2024, is expected to draw significant attention to the environmental degradation caused by galamsey and the perceived lapses in leadership in addressing the issue. The Catholic Bishops have been vocal in their criticisms of illegal mining, which has devastated large portions of Ghana’s forests, farmlands, and water bodies. They argue that despite various government initiatives to combat galamsey, the issue persists, posing a serious threat to the environment and livelihoods across the country. GRASAG, representing the voices of Ghana’s graduate students, has expressed concerns about the future of the nation, particularly in the areas of environmental cons

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Hogbetsotso Festival

 Togbe Agbeshi Awusu, the Warlord of the Anlo state has said the opening prayer to officially commence the grand durbar of the Hogbetsotso 2022 festival.

The Awɔmefia of Anlo State, Togbe Sri II

The durbar, which has bright together many chiefs and kings from different kingdoms and paramountcies, including the Asantehene, His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The colourful durbar has a lot of rich cultural elements to display, considering the the artifacts and other things on the grounds.

The Overlord of the Anlo State, the Awɔmefia Togbe Sri II is in state with his chiefs and elders, awaiting the arrival of the Asantehene at the durbar.

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has also arrived with his entourage.

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will also grace the occasion.

A Muslim and Christian prayers were also said.

Below are some scenes from the grounds.




Source: OnuaOnline

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