The Minority in Parliament has alleged that the unconstitutional actions being undertaken by the John Mahama administration are attempts to create conditions conducive to reinterpreting Article 66(2) of the Constitution, to enable a third-term presidential bid by former President John Mahama.
Such actions, according to the Minority caucus, represent a clear abuse of the power and trust that the people of Ghana place in the hands of the executive.
In a statement signed by Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Minority Chief Whip, the Minority declared its support for a nationwide demonstration scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, by a coalition of selected political parties in Ghana. The demonstration aims to defend Ghana’s democracy against a series of tyrannical actions initiated by the John Mahama-led NDC administration.
In the statement, the Minority indicated that the demonstration is not merely a political action, but a constitutional imperative as it seeks to draw the attention of both the nation and the international community to the growing threats to judicial independence, constitutional order, and democratic governance in Ghana.
The Minority Caucus echoed the concerns prompting patriotic Ghanaians to take to the streets to be seen and heard in a unified cry for order and sanity in governance. They cited the blatant disregard for legal processes and the rising trend of judicial intimidation, as demonstrated in the Chief Justice’s suspension, as a direct assault on the gains made in democratic governance and the rule of law.
The Minority also raised concerns about the unlawful dismissal of public servants under the guise of political change, describing it as a blow to national stability, professional integrity, and economic justice.
Equally troubling, according to the Minority, are reports indicating plans to remove the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and her deputies. They warned that if such actions proceed, they risk plunging Ghana into a legitimacy crisis.
The Minority, therefore, affirmed its solidarity with the protesting political parties and with every citizen who cherishes democracy.
They urged peaceful demonstrators to stand firm, emphasising that this protest is not about partisanship, but about principle, preserving the rule of law, ensuring judicial independence, and protecting the constitutional fabric of the nation.
The demonstration, scheduled for Monday, May 5 2025, will be led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), the National Democratic Party (NDP), the People’s National Party (PNP), and other like-minded political organisations.
The Minority expressed that their support is reinforced by this protest, stating that it is “in tandem with the very calls many of our members have made on the floor of the House during its first meeting, highlighting the adverse effects these executive decisions are having on ordinary citizens who are losing their jobs.”
