The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to stage a nationwide demonstration on August 6, 2026, to protest what it describes as growing threats to Ghana’s democracy, constitutional order and the rule of law.
Addressing a press conference in Accra on Friday, July 31, the party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, said the protest would bring together political parties, civil society organisations, professional bodies, youth and student groups, as well as other citizens.
According to him, the demonstration is intended to draw attention to what the NPP believes are actions by the government that undermine democratic governance and the independence of state institutions.
“The time for silence is over. The NPP serves notice that on August 6, 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,” Nana B said.
He stated that the protest would begin in Accra and be replicated across other regions of the country.
“This is to defend our democracy, our Constitution and the rule of law,” he added.
The announcement follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, overturning her earlier conviction by the High Court.
The NPP has criticised the Attorney General’s handling of the appeal, alleging that the state failed to defend the High Court’s judgment adequately.
According to the party, the outcome of the case raises concerns about the government’s commitment to the fight against corruption and the protection of democratic institutions.
Sedina Tamakloe Attionu was convicted by the High Court in April 2024 following a trial that began in January 2019. She was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment after being found guilty on multiple offences linked to her tenure as MASLOC Chief Executive.
She faced 78 charges, including stealing, conspiracy to steal, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, causing loss to public property, improper payment of public funds, unauthorised commitment and money laundering.
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