The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to hold a nationwide demonstration dubbed “Democracy Under Attack” on Thursday, August 6, 2026, to protest what it describes as threats to Ghana’s democratic governance.

According to the party’s promotional materials, the demonstration will begin at 6:00 a.m. at the Supreme Court and end at the Jubilee House.

The NPP is mobilising its supporters under the hashtags #DemocracyUnderAttack, #SaveGhanaNow, and #SayNoToStateCapture.

Backing the planned protest, NPP communications team member and spokesperson for former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, said the demonstration is aimed at raising concerns over what he described as attempts by the government to suppress dissent and weaken democratic institutions.

In a Facebook post, Mr Aboagye said democracy thrives on the ability of citizens and political actors to express their views freely.

"There is always the temptation by people in power to suppress the voices and rights of the people. But there is an inherent self-purge with democracy. Try as you may, you can never suppress the will of the people," he wrote.

He alleged that the arrest of opposition figures, persons accused of insulting public officials, TikTok users and media practitioners, as well as what he described as the “weaponisation of bail conditions” and a close relationship between the Executive and the Judiciary, pose a threat to Ghana’s democratic system.

According to him, governments must be willing to tolerate criticism from political opponents and ensure equal treatment under the law.

Mr Aboagye called for an end to what he described as selective justice, warning that such practices could affect the country’s democratic progress.

"Let's stop the selective justice now before it becomes a cycle. Power is like ice…. Live and let's live… that's the beauty of democracy," he added.

The planned demonstration comes at a time of heightened political tensions, with the NPP insisting that the protest is intended to defend civil liberties, the rule of law and democratic accountability.

Following the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu. The Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged her of all 78 counts of crimes filed against her, including stealing, conspiracy to steal, causing financial loss to the state, money laundering and procurement breaches.

The ruling has stirred controversy and attracted massive backlash from a section of the public and the opposition NPP, who have accused the government of interfering in the case and targeting political opponents.

So far, about 10 NPP‑linked or NPP‑appointed officials have been arrested, detained, or are facing court charges since 2025, according to Ghana’s anti‑corruption agencies. The most high‑profile case is Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), who was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in July 2026 for illegal mining offences. Others, including Dennis Miracles Aboagye and Dr Mustapha Abdul‑Hamid, are under investigation or trial for fraud, procurement irregularities, and financial mismanagement.

Also, the former Director‑General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB) is currently facing charges of stealing, conspiracy to steal, defrauding by false pretences, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, using public office for profit, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

It is also reported that GH¢49.1 million was allegedly diverted from a National Security account into private company accounts.