A coalition of political parties in Ghana, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Party (PNP), and Ghana Union Movement (GUM), has announced plans for a nationwide demonstration on Monday, May 5, 2025.

The protest is in response to what the parties describe as the “unlawful suspension” of the Chief Justice and the politically motivated termination of public sector appointments under the current government.

In a joint statement issued after an emergency meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the parties accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of undermining Ghana’s constitutional order and compromising the independence of the Judiciary.

Describing the development as a direct assault on democracy, the political parties said the current situation echoes past attempts by the NDC to interfere with the Judiciary, referencing the alleged 2010 plot to remove the  Chief Justice Georgina Theodora Wood.

“The pattern is undeniable. This is not just about one individual—it’s an orchestrated attempt to control every arm of government, including the independent Judiciary,” the statement read.

The coalition said the demonstration would serve as a public stand for justice, the rule of law, and constitutional governance, calling on civil society organisations, religious bodies, and all well-meaning Ghanaians to join the protest.

The statement also expressed concern about intelligence suggesting plans by the NDC to target other constitutional bodies, including a possible attempt to remove the Electoral Commission Chairperson and her deputies.

According to the parties, such actions could open the door for attempts to reconstitute the Supreme Court with loyalist judges to reinterpret Article 66(2) in a bid to enable former President John Mahama to run for a third term in 2028.

On the issue of public sector job terminations, the parties criticised what they called a “vindictive” wave of dismissals affecting innocent public servants.

“Creating jobs should not come at the cost of political witch-hunts.

Is this the future Mahama promised—a regime of fear and political vengeance?” the statement questioned.

The coalition concluded by urging Ghanaians not to remain silent, warning that indifference could lead to the erosion of democratic freedoms.

“This is a fight for Ghana’s future. Be a citizen, not a spectator. Stand for democracy. Oppose dictatorship,” the parties declared.