The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to stage a nationwide demonstration on August 6, 2026, over what it describes as actions threatening Ghana’s democracy, constitutional order and the rule of law.
Addressing a press conference on Friday, July 31, the party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, said the protest will be held in collaboration with other political parties, civil society organisations, professional bodies, youth and student groups, as well as other concerned citizens.
The planned demonstration follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer Sedina Attionu-Tamakloe.
The NPP has criticised the Attorney-General’s handling of the appeal, alleging that the state failed to mount a strong defence before the Court of Appeal.
According to Nana B, the outcome of the case raises serious concerns about Ghana’s commitment to the fight against corruption and the protection of democratic institutions.
“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,” he said.
He indicated that the protest would begin in Accra before spreading to other regions across the country.
The NPP says the demonstration is intended to highlight what it considers growing threats to democratic accountability, institutional independence and the effective administration of justice in Ghana.
The Court of Appeal has overturned the 10-year jail sentence handed to former Chief Executive Officer of MASLOC, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu.
Sedina was acquitted after the court ruled that the former MASLOC CEO should not have been sentenced, as the prosecution could not prove the charges levelled against her.
In April 2024, an Accra High Court handed Attionu a 10-year prison sentence with hard labour after finding her guilty of causing financial loss to the state.
She was convicted of 78 counts of offences, including stealing, causing financial loss to the state, money laundering.
