Supreme Court declares political parties’ delegate system unconstitutional

In a 5-2 majority decision, the Supreme Court of Ghana has declared the long-standing delegate system used by political parties unconstitutional. The ruling mandates that all registered members in good standing must be permitted to vote in the election of party leaders and candidates.

Paa Kwesi Schandorf, Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, welcomed the decision, describing it as a major step toward strengthening Ghana and deepening democracy.

In a separate legal development regarding political parties, the Accord Party in Nigeria hailed a Court of Appeal verdict that nullified a previous Federal High Court judgment ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the party and four others. The Accord Party described the appellate court's decision as a victory for democracy.