We have to mourn our dying democracy under Mahama — Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has called on Ghanaians to join the party's planned "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, urging participants to wear black and red to symbolise mourning.

The NPP has announced the nationwide protest in collaboration with other political parties and civil society organisations, citing concerns over what it describes as threats to Ghana's democracy and the rule of law.

The party says the demonstration follows the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, a decision it argues raises concerns about justice, accountability and the state of democratic governance.

The NPP has also accused the government of selective justice, claiming some of its members have been arrested over comments they made while similar statements by members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) have not attracted the same response.

Addressing a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, August 5, Nana B said the protest is intended to be a peaceful constitutional exercise aimed at drawing attention to what the party considers threats to democratic institutions.

"Our objective is neither confrontation nor disorder. Our objective is constitutional engagement. It is a peaceful appeal to all constitutional officeholders and institutions to uphold the principles of justice, fairness, accountability, impartiality, due process and institutional independence," he said.

"We have to mourn our dying democracy under President Mahama," he added.

He explained that the demonstration will begin at 5:00 a.m. at the community centre opposite the Supreme Court, where the party will present petitions to the Supreme Court, the Presidency and Parliament.

Nana B said the NPP expects a massive turnout and assured that the party has engaged the Ghana Police Service on security arrangements for the exercise.

He, however, warned that anyone who attempts to disrupt the demonstration will be arrested and prosecuted, urging all participants to remain peaceful and responsible throughout the protest.