The Minority in Parliament has accused the administration of a plot to reinterpret Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution to allow President John Dramani Mahama to contest a third presidential term
These actions, the Minority claims, abuse the trust and power entrusted to the executive by Ghanaians.
In a statement signed by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority announced its support for a nationwide demonstration planned for Monday, May 5, 2025, organized by a coalition of political parties.
The protest seeks to safeguard Ghana’s democracy against what the Minority claims is the tyrannical actions of the Mahama-led NDC administration.
The Caucus emphasized that the demonstration is a constitutional necessity, not just a political act, to highlight threats to judicial independence, constitutional order, and democratic governance.
They expressed solidarity with citizens protesting against judicial intimidation, exemplified by the Chief Justice’s suspension, and the disregard for legal processes, which they see as attacks on democratic progress and the rule of law.
The Minority also condemned the unlawful dismissal of public servants under the pretext of political change, calling it a threat to national stability, professional integrity, and economic justice.
They further warned of a potential legitimacy crisis if plans to remove the Electoral Commission Chairperson and her deputies proceed.
The Minority reaffirmed its support for the coalition of political parties, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), National Democratic Party (NDP), People’s National Party (PNP), and others, leading the protest.
They urged peaceful demonstrators to remain resolute, stressing that the action is about preserving the rule of law, judicial independence, and Ghana’s constitutional framework, not partisanship.
The Minority stressed that their stance aligns with concerns raised by their members during Parliament’s first meeting, where they stressed the negative impact of these executive decisions on citizens losing their jobs.