NPP urges Ghanaians to join protest over rule of law concerns

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged Ghanaians to join a nationwide protest on Thursday, saying the demonstration is intended to defend democracy and hold the government accountable.

Former NPP National Youth Organiser Anthony Abayifaa Karbo said the protest, dubbed "Democracy Under Attack", was a civic action rather than a partisan event.

Speaking ahead of the demonstration, Mr Karbo said the march was aimed at reminding the government that political power is derived from the people and must be exercised with accountability.

"This is not about politics. This is about principle," he said.

"We are demonstrating on Thursday to remind them that power belongs to the people."

The protest comes as the NPP steps up criticism of the government over what it says are threats to democratic governance and the rule of law.

Among the issues the party plans to highlight are the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) chief executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu and what it describes as the arbitrary arrest and treatment of some of its members.

The NPP argues that the recent developments raise broader concerns about fairness, justice and the protection of democratic rights.

The government has rejected accusations that it is using state institutions to target political opponents and has defended its commitment to the rule of law.

The demonstration is expected to take place on 6 August, with the NPP calling on supporters and members of the public to participate.