Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Revolution Square in Accra on Sunday evening for a vigil ahead of a planned march against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. The demonstration, announced by #FixTheCountry movement convenor Oliver Barker-Vormawor, aims to draw attention to the environmental destruction caused by galamsey.

The protesters opposed the presence of Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency and Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, who attempted to address the crowd. Instead, they asked political figures to leave and stated their intention to exercise their right to peaceful protest.

Some protesters criticized the government's approach to tackling illegal mining, arguing that authorities should focus on arresting powerful figures named in Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng's galamsey report rather than targeting small-scale operators. Others expressed disappointment at the low turnout from young people, urging them to take issues of national survival seriously.

One protester warned that if illegal mining is not dealt with decisively, "very soon there will be no water flowing through the taps." Another accused the President of being misled by advisors who claim there is no need for a state of emergency.

The vigil will continue through the night, with a full protest march planned for Monday, September 22. The protesters are determined to bring attention to the issue and push for action to protect Ghana's environment and water bodies.