Massive demonstration paralyzes capital as Ghanaians accuse government of targeting political opponents while shielding allies
ACCRA, Ghana – In a powerful display of civic dissent, thousands of Ghanaians—including opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters, civil society organizations, and representatives from various political parties—converged on the streets of Accra today for a massive protest dubbed "Democracy Under Attack."
The demonstration, which brought traffic in the capital to a standstill, centered on explosive allegations that the government is weaponizing state institutions to persecute political rivals while protecting its own inner circle.
'Justice Must Be Blind—Not Partisan'
Protesters waved placards bearing stark messages demanding equal treatment before the law and an end to what they describe as the systematic intimidation of government critics. The rallying cry extended beyond individual court cases, with participants warning that recent developments pose an existential threat to Ghana's democratic foundations.
Several speakers took the podium to declare their support for genuine accountability and anti-corruption efforts—but insisted that justice must apply equally, regardless of political affiliation.
"We are not against the fight against corruption," one organizer emphasized. "We are against a fight that only targets one side."
The Core Allegations
Demonstrators leveled specific accusations against the government:
· Selective Prosecutions: Claims that multiple corruption cases involving former National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials have been mysteriously discontinued, while investigations against former NPP appointees continue unabated.
· Silencing Critics: Reports of journalists, political activists, and ordinary citizens facing harassment and arrest for exercising free speech on social media and radio programs.
· Politicized Institutions: Accusations that the judiciary and law enforcement agencies are being used as political tools rather than impartial arbiters of justice.
High-Profile Participation
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin joined the protest alongside senior NPP officials, reinforcing claims that the current administration has engaged in selective prosecutions and arbitrary arrests—a pattern he described as deeply troubling for Ghana's democratic trajectory.
Organizers' Warning
The protest organizers issued a stark warning: Ghana's democracy rests on the twin pillars of equal justice and freedom of expression. Any attempt to use courts against political opponents or law enforcement to silence critics, they argued, erodes the very foundation of the nation's democratic values.
They called on the government to recommit to the rule of law—for all citizens, not just those in power.
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