Ghanaian economist and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, was spotted at the recently held #StopGalamseyNow protest held in Accra.<\/p>\n The protest, which was spearheaded by the Coalition of Concerned Citizens against Galamsey, was held to draw attention to the environmental damage caused by galamsey activities and secure the release of about 53 Democracy Hub protesters detained after an earlier protest on September 22.<\/p>\n Joe Jackson, who has been vocal about the government\u2019s inactions concerning the galamsey menace, joined protesters on the streets of Accra in a show of solidarity.<\/p>\n Videos on social media showed the economist marching along with the protesters and singing patriotic songs.<\/p>\n In a post on X after the protest, he pointed out that his involvement in the campaign was a show of support for the youth who had gone to the streets to fight for their future.<\/p>\n \u201cI was at the Anti Galamsey Demo. What is your excuse for not joining the protest? We all dey use galamsey water.<\/p>\n \u201cI was there to support my sons and daughters in their fight for their future,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n The escalating environmental crisis, driven by galamsey, has led to the mobilisation of various labour groups, environmentalists, health practitioners, clergy and concerned citizens to demand stricter measures from government in curbing the galamsey menace.<\/p>\n See the posts below<\/b><\/p>\n Winner of the ‘Poster of the Day’ award at yesterday’s anti-Galamsey protest.<\/p>\n What is your excuse for not being there today? \u2014 Joe Jackson (@Joe_Jackson_GH) October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Director for Dalex Finance , Joe Jackson joins #StopGalamseyNow<\/a> and #FreeTheCitizensNow<\/a> protest pic.twitter.com\/adp6jswtz7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n What is your excuse for not joining the protest? I was there to support my sons and daughters in their fight for their future.#StopGalamseyNow<\/a> #FreeTheCitizens<\/a>@gyaigyimii<\/a>@SneakerNyame_<\/a>@Ghfixthecountry<\/a>@_AlbertAkwesi<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/oiWPKpEtLX<\/p>\n \u2014 Joe Jackson (@Joe_Jackson_GH) October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n See videos from the 3-day #FreeTheCitizens #StopGalamseyNow protest below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Economist](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/907\/90790602.295.jpg\" "\\"Economist")
Economist and CEO of Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\nRemember: “We all dey drink Galamsey water”#StopGalamseyNow<\/a> #FreetheCitizens<\/a> @gyaigyimii<\/a>@SneakerNyame_<\/a>@Ghfixthecountry<\/a>@_AlbertAkwesi<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QW1QEG6wrS<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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\n“We all dey use Galamsey water”<\/p>\n