Ghana Supreme Court Abolishes Delegate System, Expands Party Primary Participation

The Ghana Supreme Court ruled 5‑2 to eliminate the delegate system in political party presidential and parliamentary primaries, requiring all registered party members in good standing to vote directly for candidates. Senior Political Science Lecturer Dr Kwame Asah Asante hailed the decision as a way to curb "moneytocracy" and improve transparency, inclusivity and the quality of Ghana's democratic process.

National Democratic Congress chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia praised the government's recent economic stabilisation and urged parties to adopt bottom‑up electoral structures to reduce internal divisions. He joked about lobbying to become acting chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party to advise them on internal reforms, and warned against third‑term agendas, citing African examples where such moves have undermined democracy.

Together, the commentary emphasizes a push for broader member participation in Ghana’s party politics and a caution to protect the country’s democratic stability.