Thousands of supporters of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday, August 6, 2026, thronged the streets of Accra for the party’s much-publicised “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration, with organisers describing the turnout as overwhelming and a clear indication of growing public concern over what they say is the deterioration of Ghana’s democratic governance under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.
The protest, which attracted party executives, Members of Parliament, grassroots supporters and sympathisers, saw demonstrators march through designated routes carrying placards, chanting patriotic songs and demanding what they described as the restoration and protection of constitutional governance, the rule of law and fundamental human rights.
Organisers hailed the exercise as a major success, thanking participants for what they described as a peaceful, disciplined and orderly demonstration.
They argued that the large turnout reflected widespread dissatisfaction with what they believe are increasing threats to Ghana’s democratic institutions.
According to the NPP, the protest was organised to draw public attention to what it described as the systematic erosion of constitutional rights, democratic principles and the rule of law under the current government.
National Organizer Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, and other party leaders said the demonstration was intended to send a strong message that democracy must be protected irrespective of which political party is in power.
Among the key issues raised by the protesters was the recent Court of Appeal decision that acquitted former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu. The NPP argued that the ruling undermines accountability and raises concerns about the impartial application of justice.
The party also accused the government of selectively enforcing the law by aggressively pursuing political opponents while allegedly shielding individuals affiliated with the ruling party from prosecution.
Another major concern highlighted during the protest was what organisers described as the imposition of excessively harsh bail conditions on opposition figures. They argued that members of the NPP are being subjected to unfair treatment within the criminal justice system.
The demonstration also served as a platform for party leaders to condemn what they described as politically motivated arrests and intimidation of outspoken opposition members.
They cited the arrests and prosecutions of several NPP figures, including Chairman Wontumi and Abronye DC, as examples of what they believe is an attempt to suppress political dissent.
The protesters further alleged that journalists and party communicators have increasingly become targets of arrest and intimidation following media appearances critical of the government, insisting that such actions undermine freedom of expression and media independence.
Participants also demanded equal treatment before the law, calling on law enforcement agencies to investigate and arrest the NDC’s Abuakwa North Communications Officer, Abdul Wahab Amadu, over alleged threats made against some NPP executives.
Addressing supporters at the end of the march, organisers announced that the campaign would not end with the Accra demonstration. They revealed plans to extend the protest to Kumasi before taking it to all regions across the country.
According to the organisers, the regional demonstrations are intended to give citizens nationwide the opportunity to participate in the campaign and add their voices to what they describe as the defence of Ghana’s democracy.
They urged supporters to remain peaceful, law-abiding and disciplined during all subsequent demonstrations, stressing that the movement seeks to promote democratic accountability through lawful and non-violent means.
The organisers indicated that dates, routes and venues for the Kumasi protest and subsequent regional demonstrations would be announced in the coming days.
Security personnel were deployed throughout the Thursday’s march to ensure law and order, with the demonstration proceeding peacefully without any major reported incidents.
The NPP’s “Democracy Under Attack” campaign is expected to intensify political debate in the coming weeks as the opposition continues to press its concerns over governance, justice and civil liberties while expanding the protest movement to other parts of the country.
The governing NDC has, however, consistently rejected allegations that it is undermining Ghana’s democratic institutions, maintaining that it remains committed to upholding the Constitution, protecting the rule of law and ensuring that state institutions operate independently.
With organisers promising similar demonstrations across the country, the campaign is set to remain a prominent feature of Ghana’s political landscape in the weeks ahead.
By 1960news.com
