NPP TO HIT THE STREETS ON AUGUST 6 OVER SEDINA TAMAKLOE ACQUITTAL

The New Patriotic Party is set to stage a nationwide protest on Wednesday, August 6, 2026, over what it calls threats to Ghana’s democracy and the rule of law.

National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, also known as Nana B, made the announcement at a press briefing. He said the demonstration will be done together with other political parties, civil society groups, professional bodies, student and youth movements, and all concerned Ghanaians.

The protest was triggered by the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former MASLOC CEO, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu.

Tamakloe had earlier been convicted by the High Court in April 2024 and handed a 10-year jail term over charges linked to her time at the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre. She faced 78 counts including stealing, conspiracy to steal, causing financial loss to the state, improper payments, and money laundering.

Prosecutors led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, and backed by EOCO investigations, accused her of misusing public funds. One key allegation was the diversion of a GH¢500,000 loan meant for Obaatanpa Microfinance, which had rejected the facility over interest rate concerns.

Nana B said the NPP is unhappy with how the Attorney General’s office handled the appeal, accusing the state of putting up a weak case.

“The time for silence is over. The NPP serves notice that on 6th August, 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,” he said.

He added that the march will start in Accra and then spread to other regions.

“This is to defend our democracy, our Constitution and the rule of law,” he added.

According to the NPP, the acquittal raises serious questions about the country’s fight against corruption and the independence of state institutions.

“We are protesting to draw attention to what we see as threats to democratic accountability and institutional independence,” Nana B stated.