The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has intensified its national advocacy against illegal mining, known as galamsey, with the launch of a major environmental campaign aimed at mobilising congregations across the country.
The initiative, dubbed the ‘Red Sunday Campaign’, will be observed nationwide on Sunday, 14th June 2026 at all congregations nationwide as part of the church’s commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s environment.
The Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt. Rev. Dr. Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, announced the campaign during the 5th National Public Lecture and World Environment Day Commemoration held at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa.
Addressing academics, clergy, students, and civil society groups, the Moderator declared that the PCG is united and resolute in its stand against environmental destruction. Launching the campaign, he said the church could not remain silent while illegal mining destroys rivers, forests, and farmlands.
“We must act against this menace,” he charged. “As I travel across the country, I see the demons afflicting the nation Ghana—and one of them is galamsey.” He stressed that the fight against illegal mining requires not only moral courage but also informed and sustained pressure on political leaders.
“More informed pressure must be exerted on the politicians,” he said, adding that the nation cannot afford to treat environmental degradation as a partisan issue. The Moderator explained that the Red Sunday Campaign is designed to awaken national consciousness and rally the church’s more than one million members to speak boldly for environmental justice.
On June 14, congregants across all PCG assemblies will wear red to symbolise the urgency of the crisis and the need for collective action. “This is not just a campaign; it is a call to protect the future of Ghana,” he said. “We are losing our water bodies, our forests, and our farmlands. If we do not rise now, we will hand over a poisoned inheritance to the next generation.”
He emphasised that the church’s advocacy is rooted in Scripture and in its responsibility as a moral voice in society. The PCG, he said, will continue to partner with academic institutions, civil society organisations, and traditional authorities to push for stronger environmental governance.
The event at UMaT brought together environmental experts, theologians, students, and community leaders, all of whom echoed the need for urgent national action. As the Red Sunday Campaign approaches, the PCG is urging all members and the general public to join the movement and stand for the protection of Ghana’s natural heritage.
