An alliance of political parties has announced plans to stage a demonstration against the ruling government in response to the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo, and the mass dismissal of public service appointees.
The political parties, led by the (NPP), including the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), and the People's National Party (PNP), along with other groups, aim to oppose several actions taking place under the current government.
According to a statement dated Friday, April 25, 2025, and shared by the National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, the protest, scheduled for May 5, 2025, aims to mount a strong defense of the country's constitution and the independence of the judiciary. "In an unwavering defense of Ghana's constitutional order and judicial independence, political parties and well-meaning Ghanaians will be staging a nationwide demonstration in response to the unlawful suspension of the Chief Justice on Monday, May 5, 2025. "At an emergency meeting held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the political parties, namely, (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People's National Party (PNP), Ghana Union Movement (GUM) and other political parties resolved to stand up in defense of our constitution to promote and safeguard our cherished democracy," parts of the statement read.
Referencing the case of former Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood, the statement further highlighted that the group had observed a pattern of the rule of law being disregarded by the government through its actions and decisions, which they believe could pose serious risks to the country's democracy. "The political parties observed that the blatant disregard for the rule of law is not merely a political matter but rather an assault on the very soul of our democracy.
