The Minority Caucus in Parliament has thrown its weight behind a planned national protest against what it describes as deliberate moves by the executive to undermine Ghana’s constitutional democracy, including the suspension of the Chief Justice and mass dismissals of public sector workers.

The protest, set for Monday, May 5, has been called by a coalition of political parties including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), the National Democratic Party (NDP), and the People’s National Party (PNP).

The event is aimed at mobilizing public resistance to what organizers see as creeping authoritarianism and disregard for institutional independence.

Describing the current political environment as deeply troubling, the Minority accused the government of setting Ghana on a “dangerous path” through unlawful actions and politically motivated decisions.

“The country is indeed tense,” the Minority warned, “and the actions of the executive are pushing us toward a dangerous path.”

The controversial removal of the Chief Justice without adherence to due process has sparked widespread condemnation, with the Minority declaring the protest “not just a political action, but a constitutional imperative.”

“These orchestrations are a clear abuse of the power and trust the people of Ghana place in the hands of the executive,” the Caucus noted in its strongly-worded statement.

Beyond the judiciary, the opposition pointed to a growing wave of public sector terminations as evidence of a politically driven purge. Young professionals and career civil servants, they said, are bearing the brunt of actions rooted in perceived political loyalty rather than performance or ethics.

The statement lamented these actions as “a blow to national stability, professional integrity, and economic justice.”

In a further twist to the ongoing crisis, the Minority raised the alarm over what it described as covert plans to unseat the Electoral Commission Chairperson and her deputies. Such moves, the Caucus warned, could severely undermine public trust in upcoming electoral processes.

“These plots,” the statement said, “could plunge Ghana into a crisis of legitimacy.”

Reaffirming their alignment with all Ghanaians standing up for democratic ideals, the Minority emphasized the need for collective action beyond political affiliation.

“This is not about partisanship. This is about principle,” they stressed.

Urging citizens to take a stand, the Caucus echoed earlier appeals made in Parliament, calling on the public to defend the constitution in the face of what they see as repeated governance violations.

“We cannot afford to ignore the repetition of these dangerous patterns. The time to act is now.”