The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken over the streets of Accra to protest “Democracy Under Attack” today, Thursday, August 6, 2026.
According to the leadership of the party, the demonstration is aimed at defending the rule of law, constitutional governance, and democratic accountability.
The protest is part of the NPP’s campaign against what it describes as increasing political persecution, selective justice and the abuse of state institutions under the current administration.
According to the party, the demonstration is intended to highlight a number of issues it believes pose a threat to Ghana’s democratic credentials.
Among its main concerns is the acquittal and discharge of former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, a development the NPP says raises serious questions about the consistency and impartiality of the country’s justice system.
The party is also protesting what it describes as the arbitrary arrest, detention, and alleged harassment of several of its members by state investigative and security agencies.
It argues that these actions are politically motivated and intended to intimidate opposition members.
Thousands of party supporters, sympathizers, and executives from across the country are expected to join the demonstration, which will begin at the forecourt of the Supreme Court in Accra.
As part of the first phase of the protest, party leaders will present a petition to the leadership of the Supreme Court, outlining their concerns over recent judicial decisions and calling for what they describe as greater protection of judicial independence and the rule of law.
After submitting the petition, the demonstrators will march peacefully through some of the capital’s principal streets before making their way to the Jubilee House.
At the Presidency, the NPP leadership is expected to present a second petition, urging President John Dramani Mahama to address what the party describes as increasing attacks on democratic institutions and to ensure state agencies operate fairly, independently, and without political interference.
The NPP has maintained that the demonstration is not only about its members’ concerns but also about protecting Ghana’s democratic principles and safeguarding the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution.
Security agencies are expected to deploy personnel along the protest route to maintain law and order, manage traffic and provide security for both demonstrators and the general public throughout the exercise.
