A powerful coalition of Ghana’s opposition parties has called for a nationwide protest on May 5, 2025, in response to what they describe as an unprecedented attack on the country’s democratic institutions. The move comes after the controversial suspension of the Chief Justice and a wave of dismissals targeting public service officials—actions the opposition claims threaten the very fabric of Ghana’s constitutional order.
In a strongly worded statement released after an emergency meeting on April 24, the coalition—comprising the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Party (PNP), and the Ghana Union Movement (GUM)—accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of systematically dismantling checks and balances.
“This is not a partisan battle—it’s a fight for Ghana’s soul,” the statement declared. “We will not stand by as political power is weaponized to undermine judicial independence and silence dissent.”
A Judiciary Under Fire?
The suspension of the Chief Justice has emerged as the flashpoint of the crisis. The opposition alleges that this move is not an isolated incident but part of a broader strategy to exert control over all branches of government, including the judiciary. Drawing parallels to a failed 2010 attempt to remove former Chief Justice Georgina Theodora Wood, the coalition warned that history is repeating itself.
“Credible intelligence suggests a calculated agenda to reshape the judiciary through loyalist appointments,” the statement read. “The ultimate goal? A Supreme Court primed to legitimize a constitutional maneuver for a third-term bid in 2028.”
Purge of Public Servants Sparks Outrage
Beyond the judicial controversy, the coalition condemned what it called the “politically motivated” termination of public service employees, accusing the government of replacing experienced professionals with party loyalists.
“Is this the Ghana we were promised?” the statement questioned. “A nation where careers are destroyed for political gain, and fear replaces fairness?”
A Call to Action
The planned protest is framed as a non-partisan appeal to civil society, religious groups, and ordinary citizens to defend democracy. The coalition urged Ghanaians to reject complacency, warning that silence could enable authoritarianism.
“Indifference is complicity,” the statement concluded. “We must choose—will we be citizens or spectators? The time to stand for democracy is now.”
As tensions escalate, the nation watches closely, with the May 5 protest poised to test the resilience of Ghana’s democratic foundations.
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