In a bold statement issued ahead of a planned nationwide demonstration, the Minority Caucus in Parliament has declared full support for political parties rallying to resist what they describe as “a direct assault” on Ghana’s constitutional democracy.
At the heart of the unrest is the recent suspension of the Chief Justice, widely condemned as unlawful, and the politically motivated dismissal of public servants.
“The country is indeed tense,” the Minority warned, “and the actions of the executive are pushing us toward a dangerous path.”
The demonstration, scheduled for Monday, 5th May 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).
The Minority stressed that this protest is “not just a political action, but a constitutional imperative,” meant to alert both the Ghanaian public and the international community to threats against judicial independence and democratic order.
“These orchestrations are a clear abuse of the power and trust the people of Ghana place in the hands of the executive,” they said.
Further deepening the political crisis are reports of widespread dismissals of civil and public servants, seen as a purge based on perceived political affiliation.
The Minority described these terminations as “a blow to national stability, professional integrity, and economic justice,” citing their detrimental impact on young professionals.
The situation is compounded by troubling allegations of plots to remove the Electoral Commission Chairperson and her deputies, which the statement warned could “plunge Ghana into a crisis of legitimacy.”
Concluding their statement, the Minority Caucus reaffirmed its solidarity with all Ghanaians committed to protecting the country’s democratic values.
“This is not about partisanship. This is about principle,” they emphasized.
Echoing previous calls made in Parliament, the Caucus called for citizens to “rise in unity and resolve, not as spectators, but as defenders of the Republic.”
The statement ends with a strong call to action: “We cannot afford to ignore the repetition of these dangerous patterns. The time to act is now.”
