The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday, August 6, staged a demonstration in Accra to protest what it describes as the selective application of justice and the alleged misuse of state institutions under the current administration.
The protest, held under the theme “Democracy Under Attack,” attracted hundreds of party supporters, national executives, Members of Parliament, former government officials and party faithful who gathered to voice concerns over what they believe are growing threats to Ghana’s democratic governance.
Dressed predominantly in red and black, the demonstrators assembled at the forecourt of the Supreme Court before marching through some of the principal streets of Accra. The protest was led by senior party figures, including Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who reiterated the party’s call for fairness, equal treatment under the law and respect for democratic institutions.
According to the NPP, the demonstration was organised to draw national attention to what it considers the selective application of justice and the alleged use of state institutions to target political opponents.
The party maintained that while it supports accountability and the rule of law, justice must be administered fairly and without political interference.
Party leaders argued that democratic governance can only thrive when public institutions operate independently and all citizens are treated equally before the law, regardless of their political affiliation.
One of the issues highlighted during the demonstration was the acquittal and discharge of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe Attionu.
The NPP said the court’s decision has generated public debate over the consistency of the country’s justice system and called for equal standards in the handling of all legal cases.
According to the party, judicial decisions and criminal prosecutions must remain free from political influence to preserve public confidence in Ghana’s justice system.
The NPP stressed that the protest was not intended to undermine the country’s democratic order but to advocate for stronger institutions, the rule of law and constitutional governance.
Party officials urged authorities to safeguard the independence of state institutions and ensure that justice is applied impartially in every case.
The demonstration forms part of the NPP’s broader campaign to raise awareness about what it describes as increasing pressure on Ghana’s democratic institutions and to call for reforms that strengthen transparency, accountability and equal justice under the law.
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