In a forceful statement ahead of a planned nationwide demonstration, Ghana’s Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced its full support for opposition political parties rallying against what they describe as “a direct assault” on the country’s constitutional democracy.
At the center of growing public outrage is the recent suspension of the Chief Justice, a move widely criticized as unlawful, alongside the politically motivated dismissal of public servants across the country.
“The country is indeed tense,” the Minority Caucus stated, warning that “the actions of the executive are pushing us toward a dangerous path.”
The protest, set for Monday, May 5, 2025, is being organized by a coalition of opposition and independent political groups, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), and the People’s National Party (PNP).
According to the Minority, the demonstration is not merely a political event but “a constitutional imperative” intended to alert Ghanaians and the international community to threats against judicial independence and democratic governance.
“These orchestrations are a clear abuse of the power and trust the people of Ghana place in the hands of the executive,” the Caucus said.
The statement also condemned the reported wave of dismissals affecting civil and public servants, which the Minority described as a politically driven purge based on perceived affiliations. They warned that such actions undermine national stability, erode professional integrity, and jeopardize economic fairness—particularly for the country’s youth.
Further intensifying the political crisis are unconfirmed reports of plans to remove the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and her deputies. The Minority warned that any such move could trigger “a crisis of legitimacy” in Ghana’s democratic institutions.
Reaffirming their commitment to the rule of law, the Minority Caucus declared solidarity with all citizens defending Ghana’s democratic values.
“This is not about partisanship. This is about principle,” they asserted, urging the public to stand united in the face of what they see as creeping authoritarianism.
Echoing previous warnings issued in Parliament, the Caucus called on Ghanaians to rise “not as spectators, but as defenders of the Republic.”
Their statement concluded with a powerful call to action: “We cannot afford to ignore the repetition of these dangerous patterns. The time to act is now.”
