Kwaku Bonsam And Fetish Priests Association Of Ghana To Demonstrate Against Galamsey

Kwaku Bonsam And Fetish Priests Association Of Ghana To Demonstrate Against Galamsey

  • Kwaku Bonsam has announced that he and the Fetish Priests Association of Ghana are preparing to demonstrate against galamsey
  • The spiritualist, who is the president of the association, told Asempa FM that they are very angry about the canker and ready to take drastic measures to curb
  • The fight against galamsey has intensified over the past month with numerous protests being organised in Accra

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The Fetish Priests Association of Ghana, led by spiritualist Kwaku Bonsam, has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest against illegal mining, also known as galamsey.

Kwaku Bonsam, Ghanaian Fetish Priests Association, Nana Addo, galamsey, demonstration
Kwaku Bonsam readies to fight against galasmey. Photo source: sikaofficial, nanaakuffoaddo
Source: Instagram

The association, which represents traditional priests across the country, says they are frustrated by the ongoing destruction of Ghana's environment due to illegal mining activities.

Speaking on Asempa FM, Kwaku Bonsam said that the priests are angered by the pollution of water bodies and the destruction of forests caused by galamsey. He added that the association is ready to take drastic action to stop the damage.

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According to him, the association plans to mobilise over 2,000 members for a protest aimed at drawing more attention to the harmful effects of galamsey. This comes as part of a growing wave of activism in Ghana, with multiple demonstrations, including 'Stop Galamsey Now' and 'Free The Citizens,' being organised recently.

In addition to the protest, the Fetish Priests Association has issued a stern warning to those involved in illegal mining. They claimed that within two weeks of the protest, the perpetrators may face spiritual consequences, including unexplained curses and mysterious deaths.

Kwaku Bonsam causes stir

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

manuelphrimpz said:

"Nti nananom abosom can’t do anything about this galamsey issue?"

CFCFico commented:

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"If physical we can’t them then we will do it spiritual way say heattt"

CFC_KwesiPlug said:

"The galamsey issue ibi the River god's I'm disappointed in. Ah asaase yaa paa🤦‍♂️"

Shatta Wale begs John Mahama

Amidst the fight for galamsey, Shatta Wale has begged John Mahama for forgiveness.

In a report by YEN.con.gh, the musician begged the former president to forgive him of wrongdoing.

In a viral video, Shatta Wale went to his knees and pleaded with Mahama, and he was forgiven.

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. He has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.