The members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have taken to the streets of Accra to stage their “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration today, Thursday, August 6.
According to the NPP, their demonstration is aimed at defending civil liberties, the rule of law and democratic accountability following the attack on democracy under the current government.
Reports suggest the protest began its march from the Supreme Court, where they are expected to outline their concerns over recent judicial decisions and to present a petition.
The demonstrators will embark on a peaceful march through some principal streets of the capital before proceeding to the Jubilee House.
At the Presidency, the leadership of the NPP is expected to submit a second petition, urging President John Dramani Mahama to address what the party describes as increasing attacks on democratic institutions.
According to reports, the NPP protest has attracted support from other groups, including the Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG), which has thrown its weight behind the demonstration.
The NPP argued that their planned nationwide demonstration is over the Mahama government’s actions threatening Ghana’s democracy, constitutional order and the rule of law.
Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, the NPP National Organiser, addressing a press conference on Friday, July 31, stated, “The time for silence is over. The NPP serves notice that on 6th August, 2026, in collaboration with other political parties, CSOs, professional bodies, youth movements, student movements and all well-meaning citizens, we shall embark on a massive demonstration to defend our democracy, our constitution and the rule of law”.
Also, the NPP has announced that they have secured police approval for its planned August 6 demonstration.
However, reports coming in alleged that Ghana State security are on high alert ahead of the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) demo dubbed “Democracy Under Attack” on August 6.
The report detailed that state national intelligence agencies have begun monitoring the Ashanti Region for signals on meetings and NPP dens.
The inquirergroup.com alleged that NDC and state intelligence are using moles in the NPP and are putting together day-by-day intel data to track activities of the NPP, which, according to them, is pointing to an “extralegal crowd and group activities that disrupt” peace and order.
Meanwhile, Prof Ransford Gyampo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, has launched a scathing attack on the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Prof Gyampo argued that Ghana’s Democracy is thriving and not under siege as claimed by the NPP.
According to Prof Gyampo, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) planned “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration is a face-saving tactic by the party’s leadership.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 5, Prof Gyampo stated, “Ghana’s Democracy is thriving and not under siege. Any attempt at busing people to walk, under the guise of a demonstration to trumpet it as being under attack, is a useless face-saving tactic by leaders who currently face a legitimacy deficit in their party”.
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@ghnow_ NPP Democratic under attack Demo kicks off #fyp #Ghnow ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ NPP Democratic under attack Demo kicks off #fyp #Ghnow ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Hon. Oppong Nkrumah has arrived at the NPP’s Democracy Under Attack Demo #FYP #GHNow ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Nana B has arrived at the the Democracy Under Attack Demo #FYP #GHNow ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Some placards on display by the protesters #GHNow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
