{"id":226251,"date":"2024-10-05T14:14:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T14:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/05\/john-dumelo-afia-odo-others-join-day-three-of-anti-galamsey-protest\/"},"modified":"2024-10-05T14:14:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T14:14:04","slug":"john-dumelo-afia-odo-others-join-day-three-of-anti-galamsey-protest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/05\/john-dumelo-afia-odo-others-join-day-three-of-anti-galamsey-protest\/","title":{"rendered":"John Dumelo, Afia Odo, others join day three of anti-galamsey protest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The third day of the ongoing anti-galamsey protest has seen a significant boost in support as prominent figures, including actor and politician John Dumelo and social media influencer Afia Odo, joined the demonstrators.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1094143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/batch_Screenshot-2024-10-05-122807.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1047\" height=\"582\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1094140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/batch_Screenshot-2024-10-05-122645.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1082\" height=\"597\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The protest, which aims to draw attention to the devastating effects of illegal mining (galamsey) on the environment, has been gaining momentum for the past three days.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1094137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/batch_Screenshot-2024-10-05-121809.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1091\" height=\"592\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The protestors are on with their energetic protest amidst singing and dancing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1094136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/batch_Screenshot-2024-10-05-121747.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1067\" height=\"597\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Organised by the pressure group Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey, the protest seeks to highlight the severe environmental destruction caused by illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1094135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/batch_Screenshot-2024-10-05-121729.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1076\" height=\"608\"  \/><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The third day of the ongoing anti-galamsey protest has seen a significant boost in support as prominent figures, including actor and politician John Dumelo and social media influencer Afia Odo, joined the demonstrators. 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