The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has secured police approval for its planned demonstration on Thursday, August 6, over the acquittal of former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu.
The protest follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, overturning her conviction and 10-year prison sentence imposed by the High Court.
Speaking to the media after obtaining approval from the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, the party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, outlined the route for the demonstration, which will begin at the Supreme Court before proceeding to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Jubilee House and Parliament.
According to him, the protest is intended to draw attention to what the NPP describes as selective justice, interference with the judiciary, the suppression of free speech and the erosion of democratic governance.
“On Friday, July 31, we submitted our notice to stage a mammoth demonstration over what we describe as selective justice, interference with the judiciary and the repressive bail conditions imposed on members of the opposition.
“Today, democracy is under attack. We are witnessing the suppression of free speech and the criminalisation of free expression. Our democracy is dying, and this is not what President Mahama promised.
“We intend to stage this demonstration to press home our demand that democracy must be protected. On Thursday, August 6, at 5:00 a.m., we will assemble in front of the Supreme Court before proceeding to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and then to the Jubilee House. We will also present a petition to Parliament through a designated representative,” he said.
