Veteran actor Fred Amugi’s recent remarks on the silence of Ghana’s deities in the fight against illegal mining have triggered strong reactions online.
Amugi, speaking during the 2025 World Rivers Day event, expressed alarm at the state of Ghana’s rivers and questioned why spiritual guardians traditionally believed to protect these waters had not intervened.
His comments, shared in a Citi News interview on October 1, 2025, were later posted on Instagram by Ghanaian blogger King Bygone, drawing widespread engagement.
Among the responses, one fan’s comment stood out for its sharp tone. The fan wrote:
“Don’t rely on deity to solve galamsey problems. Have u ever voted for a deity? Is there an Antoanyamaa freedom party in Ghana? Kwamu dwan!!!”
The reply, laced with satire, suggests that governance and civic responsibility, not traditional beliefs, should be at the center of tackling galamsey.
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Amugi’s statement underscores the growing urgency around illegal mining, which has left many rivers polluted and communities struggling with unsafe water. While some sympathized with his frustration, others argued that practical enforcement and political will, rather than spiritual intervention, remain the real solution.
“Veteran Actor Fred Amugi is asking tough questions: ‘Where are the deities?’ 🤔 He laments the silence of river gods as galamsey continues to destroy Ghana’s water bodies. #CitiNewsroom pic.twitter.com/9aosl1SeHS
— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) October 1, 2025
The exchange highlights a deeper cultural debate about tradition, accountability, and the role of citizens and leaders in confronting one of Ghana’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Source: Nsemwokrom.com
