NPP Announces ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demo

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to stage a nationwide demonstration on Thursday, August 6, 2026, accusing the government of weakening Ghana’s democratic institutions and threatening civil liberties.

The protest, themed “Democracy Under Attack,” is scheduled to begin at 6:00 a.m. at the Supreme Court before proceeding to Jubilee House. The party has also launched an online mobilisation campaign using the hashtags #DemocracyUnderAttack, #SaveGhanaNow, and #SayNoToStateCapture.

Announcing the demonstration at a press conference, NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye said the party was acting in response to what it believes are growing threats to Ghana’s democratic governance.

“The time for silence is over. The New Patriotic Party thereby serves notice that on the 6th of August, in collaboration with other political parties, civil society organisations, professional bodies, student movements, youth movements and all well-meaning citizens, we shall embark on a massive demonstration to defend our democracy,” he said.

He added that although the first demonstration will be held in Accra, similar protests are expected to take place in other parts of the country at later dates.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a member of the NPP communications team and spokesperson for former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, described the planned protest as a response to what he alleged were increasing attempts by the government to suppress dissent.

“Try as you may, you can never suppress the will of the people,” he wrote in a Facebook post.

According to Aboagye, the demonstration has been triggered by concerns over the arrests of opposition figures and government critics, prosecutions linked to alleged insulting comments, the detention of TikTok users and journalists, and what he described as the excessive use of restrictive bail conditions.

He also accused the Executive of developing an unhealthy relationship with the Judiciary, arguing that such a trend poses a threat to Ghana’s democratic system.

The NPP says the demonstration is intended to defend civil liberties, the rule of law and constitutional accountability.

The government, however, has consistently rejected allegations of political persecution, maintaining that all arrests and prosecutions are carried out in accordance with due process and insisting that law enforcement agencies and the judiciary operate independently of the Executive.

Yaw Opoku Amoako

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