#FixTheCountry Member Ralph St Williams has been Arrested at theKotoka International Airport
Ralph St Williams, widely known as Fellow Ghanaians, a leading figure in the #FixTheCountry movement, was arrested at Kotoka International Airport on September 19, 2024, while en route to Kumasi for mobilization efforts related to the #SayNoToGalamsey protest. His arrest is believed to be connected to his involvement in the recent ‘Enough is Enough’ protest, where he symbolically “swam” in the unfinished National Cathedral pit, a controversial site due to the government’s expenditure of $58 million without significant progress.
Activists believe the arrest is a strategic move to suppress his involvement in the upcoming protest, which is aimed at raising awareness about illegal mining (galamsey) and its impact on the environment. The Democracy Hub and #FixTheCountry movement have condemned the arrest, calling it an attempt to silence activists and demanding Ralph’s immediate release. They also plan to submit a formal petition to the Inspector General of Police to address the situation
The **National Cathedral pit** in Ghana has drawn significant controversy, particularly regarding its cost and purpose. Activists, including Ralph St Williams from the **#FixTheCountry** movement, have criticized the government for the excessive spending on the project, which has reportedly cost **$58 million** to date. The pit, initially dug for the construction of the National Cathedral, has been left unused, symbolizing, to critics, government mismanagement and a lack of prioritization of more pressing national issues.
In a recent demonstration titled **“Enough is Enough”**, Ralph St Williams staged a **symbolic swimming** event in the Cathedral pit to protest the mismanagement of funds and the perceived wastefulness of the project. His action highlighted the frustrations of many Ghanaians who believe that such large amounts of public funds could have been better allocated to essential services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
This protest was part of a broader call for government accountability, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with public spending on high-profile projects while other critical areas are underfunded. The National Cathedral project has become a focal point for these discussions, with activists using it as an example of poor governance.
