The Convener of the Stop Galamsey Protest, Naa Densua, is urging Ghanaians to take action against illegal mining (galamsey), particularly focusing on its devastating impact on the health of future generations.

Making a passionate call on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, she said her concerns zeroed in on the rise of kidney diseases and other life-threatening conditions linked to the pollution of water and food by illegal mining activities.

Naa Densua expressed her unwavering commitment to protesting against galamsey, citing the alarming rise of kidney and liver diseases in children.

“I want somebody to tell me how much they are willing to sell their child’s kidney or liver for. Put a price on it,” she challenged, drawing attention to the irreversible damage galamsey is causing to the health of the younger generation.

According to her, the environmental pollution caused by galamsey is not just a current issue, but one that will haunt the next generation in unforeseen ways.

“The woman carried the child in her womb for nine months and gave birth to that beautiful child. It might be her only child, and now we are talking about kidney disease, liver disease, cancers, not just from the water, but from the food we are eating, the animals we are eating,” she lamented.

She further questioned the moral stance of the nation, asking rhetorically, “Who is going to put a price on their child’s kidney, sell it, and be happy? Who is going to be willing to do that?”

For Naa Densua, the health risks posed by galamsey are a shared responsibility, and no one is immune to the devastating effects of illegal mining, not even the powerful and influential figures in society.

“The big kings up there – 10 years ago, do they know what their children took in? Galamsey has been going on for a long time. We don’t know how long we’ve been drinking its effects in our water or eating it in our food,” she added.

She stressed the prolonged exposure to toxic substances as a ticking time bomb for Ghanaians’ health.

In her passionate plea, Naa Densua declared her willingness to protest as long as it takes to end the menace of illegal mining.

“I will go on any protest targeted at ending galamsey anytime. I want to go because I am concerned about every child’s kidney and liver, every little child that might get cancer is my grandchild, and I will fight for them till the day I drop. It is worth it, and that is why I will go.”

She stated that the ongoing battle against galamsey is not just for today but for the future health and well-being of all children.

“Even if I have to take my grandkids with me to protest, I will. They are the ones who are going to end up with all sorts of diseases if we don’t act now.”

As Ghana grapples with the environmental and health consequences of illegal mining, Naa Densua’s message serves as a wake-up call to citizens and leaders alike saying “Everybody in this country is in this together. We are all together.”