The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has submitted its first petition to the Supreme Court as part of its nationwide “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration and is now marching to the Presidency to present a second petition over what it describes as growing threats to Ghana’s democratic governance.
Clad in red and black and carrying placards with the hashtags #DemocracyUnderAttack, #SaveGhanaNow, and #SayNoToStateCapture, hundreds of NPP supporters converged in Accra on Thursday for the party’s planned demonstration.
The protesters began their march at the Supreme Court, where party leaders presented a petition outlining concerns over what they describe as attempts to undermine Ghana’s democratic institutions, restrictions on free expression, and the treatment of opposition figures.
Following the presentation of the petition at the Supreme Court, the demonstrators proceeded towards the Presidency, where they are expected to submit a second petition to government.
The NPP says the demonstration is intended to defend civil liberties, uphold the rule of law, and promote democratic accountability.
Speaking ahead of the protest, NPP Communications Team member and spokesperson for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, said the demonstration was in response to what the party believes are increasing attempts by the government to silence dissent and weaken democratic institutions.
The government has, however, rejected the allegations, insisting that law enforcement agencies and the judiciary operate independently and that arrests and prosecutions are conducted in accordance with the law.
The demonstration is expected to continue to the Jubilee House, where party leaders are scheduled to present the second petition and address supporters on their concerns about the state of Ghana’s democracy.
