The running-mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman has called on authorities to re-direct their energies to fighting illegal mining activities rather than pursuing those protesting against the menace.
On September 17, Democracy Hub organised a three-day demonstration to mount pressure on the government to stop galamsey to avert its devastating impact on water bodies and forest reserves.
However, about 40 of the protesters have since been remanded in police and prison custody for allegedly for allegedly committing various offences during the protest.
Prof Opoku-Agyeman has condemned the arrest and called for the release of the protesters.
This was contained in a statement signed by her spokesperson James Agyenim-Boateng on September 26.
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