The Generational Rights Protection Society has suspended its planned protest scheduled for today, Tuesday, April 29.
The group had intended to continue its demonstration, which began on Monday, April 28, to demand urgent action against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
Following a closed-door meeting with the Accra Police Command, the group said the police requested a suspension to allow further engagement and determine a new date.
Addressing the press after the meeting on Tuesday, the co-convener of the group, Kwame Appiah-Kubi, noted that despite the postponement of the protest, its objectives had already been achieved.
“We thank the police very much for collaborating with us throughout the protest. Precisely today, Tuesday, April 29, we were supposed to converge where we ended the demonstration and continue day two, but just this morning [Tuesday], there was a call that came through the Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, together with the police command at the Accra region, the message is very simple ‘they pleaded with us for the day two to be postponed for them to be able to adequately prepare
He added, “We all know the stress we went through, but regardless, we have agreed and accepted their plea. The Deputy Attorney-General also pleaded on behalf of the government because the pressure is coming on them as well.
“But for us, we believe that from Monday, April 28, if you are on social media, traditional media platforms, you will definitely know that the purpose for which we decided to do this has been adequately achieved.
“We believe that, whether in a day or two, the purpose has been achieved. We’re number one on Twitter [X], even as we speak.”
