The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a nationwide protest scheduled for August 6, 2026, to challenge Parliament’s passage of the Tribunal Law and the Court of Appeal’s acquittal of former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu.
At a press conference in Accra on Friday, July 31, NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B) said the demonstration will begin in Accra and extend to other regions. He explained that the protest will involve political parties, civil society organisations, professional bodies, youth and student groups, and ordinary citizens.
“The time for silence is over. The NPP serves notice that on August 6, 2026, in collaboration with other political parties, CSOs, professional bodies, youth movements, student movements and all well-meaning citizens, we shall embark on a massive demonstration to defend our democracy,” Nana B stated, according to Adomonline.
The NPP has consistently opposed the reintroduction of tribunals, warning that they could undermine judicial independence and create a parallel justice system. The party insists that Ghana’s existing courts are capable of administering justice and cautions that tribunals could be politically manipulated.
The protest also follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, overturning her earlier conviction by the High Court. Tamakloe was convicted in April 2024 after a trial that began in January 2019. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison on multiple charges, including stealing, conspiracy to steal, wilfully causing financial loss to the state, improper payment of public funds, unauthorised commitment, and money laundering.
The NPP criticised the Attorney-General’s handling of the appeal, alleging that the state failed to defend the High Court’s judgment adequately. The party argued that the ruling raises concerns about the government’s commitment to fighting corruption and protecting democratic institutions.
The demonstration is expected to draw participation across Ghana, with the NPP framing it as a defense of constitutional order, judicial independence, and democratic governance.
