The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to hold a nationwide protest today, Thursday, August 6, 2026, under the theme “Democracy Under Attack,” to draw attention to what it describes as threats to Ghana’s democratic values.
The party says the demonstration will commence at 6:00 a.m. from the Supreme Court area and proceed to the Jubilee House, where participants are expected to conclude the march.
NPP supporters have been encouraged to join the protest and use the hashtags #DemocracyUnderAttack, #SaveGhanaNow, and #SayNoToStateCapture to amplify the message.
The opposition party says the demonstration is aimed at raising concerns over what it considers restrictions on free expression, the treatment of political opponents and alleged attempts to undermine the independence of key democratic institutions.
In a Facebook post, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and a member of the NPP communications team, said the protest represents a call to protect democratic freedoms and resist what he described as attempts to suppress dissent.
“There is always the temptation by people in power to suppress the voices and rights of the people. But democracy has a way of correcting itself. Try as you may, you can never suppress the will of the people,” he stated.
Aboagye further expressed concerns about what he described as the frequent arrest of opposition figures, the detention of persons over alleged offensive comments, the arrest of TikTok creators and journalists, strict bail requirements and what he believes is an unhealthy relationship between the Executive and the Judiciary.
He urged authorities to ensure equal application of the law and warned against practices he described as selective justice.
“Let’s stop selective justice now before it becomes a cycle. Power is like ice… Live and let live—that’s the beauty of democracy,” he added.
The NPP maintains that the protest is intended to defend citizens’ rights, promote the rule of law and demand accountability from those in authority.
The government has dismissed claims that it is persecuting political opponents, insisting that state institutions remain independent and that all arrests and legal actions are undertaken in line with due process.
