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Comment on the galamsey issue – Ghanaians call out Kudus amid protests

Some concerned Ghanaians have called on West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus to make his voice heard regarding the recent protests against illegal mining activities, known locally as galamsey.

According to them, the destruction of water bodies by illegal mining activities should be condemned by high-profile personalities like Kudus.

They also mentioned that there have been instances where Black Stars players, both retired and active, have spoken out against national issues, which helped to curb them.

The comments were made on X, formerly known as Twitter, after Kudus scored for West Ham United in a 4-1 win over Ipswich Town in the English Premier League on October 5, 2024.

He headed in the ball after it bounced off the goal post, marking his first strike of the season, having previously struggled to find the back of the net.

Kudus has arrived in Ghana to prepare with the Black Stars team for a crucial tie against Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 10, 2024.

Meanwhile, the #StopGalamsey protest is a group of Ghanaians who are aggrieved by the destruction of water bodies by illegal mining activities, calling on the government to take action to resolve the issue.

The demonstration lasted for three days, from October 3 to 5, 2024.

Some protesters were arrested by the police and are awaiting a court hearing to determine their fate.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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