Appears in coverage of Ghana's electoral processes and party internal elections, referenced in delegate system disputes.
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Joy Online
… He noted that the state already shoulders significant responsibilities during political party primaries, particularly through the Electoral Commission’s supervisory role. …
Oliver Barker-Vormawor demands broader state support for party primariesJoy Online
… Dr Asante proposed the establishment of a Democracy Fund, expenditure caps on campaign spending and Electoral Commission supervision of internal party elections, adding that state financing would enhance transparency and reduce the growing influence of money in politics. …
Experts, CPP welcome Supreme Court decision abolishing political party delegate systemJoy Online
… Dr Mohammed further questioned the fairness of requiring political parties to submit audited accounts to the Electoral Commission when they receive no direct state funding. …
NCCE proposes Democracy Fund to curb vote buying, strengthen political partiesJoy Online
… ange of public officials covered under Article 71 of the 1992 Constitution, including the President, Vice-President, Members of Parliament, ministers of state, justices of the superior courts, as well as the leadership of key constitutional bodies such as the Electoral Commission …
Government backs independent commission to determine Article 71 office holders’ salariesJoy Online
… They cannot themselves be governed by the few.” Mr Ayine also announced that the government had accepted, in principle, another recommendation to remove responsibility for the registration and regulation of political parties from the Electoral Commission. …
Gov’t accepts constitutional amendment for equal voting rights in political party primariesJoy Online
… electoral calendar while allowing sufficient time for the transition to a new administration before the constitutional inauguration date of 7 January. “We have also accepted that the presidential election be held on a day in the first week of November, as the Electoral Commission …
Gov’t supports moving presidential elections to November under constitutional reformsThe Ghanaian Times
… The plaintiffs further urged the court to direct the Electoral Commission to enforce Article 55(5) of the Constitution and Section 9(a) of the Political Parties Act, 2000 (Act 574). …
SC landmark ruling: All card-bearing members can vote • NDC, NPP welcome decisionJoy Online
… Because even managing our own college system, you would have to pay, sometimes, the Electoral Commission to supervise that election for it to be credible. …
‘We’ve been here before’ – Gbande says NDC abandoned expanded internal voting after challengesJoy Online
… He questioned who would bear the cost of organising such elections and whether the Electoral Commission would be involved in supervising the process. …
Delegates system: NDC signals it may seek clarification on court ruling before acting – Mustapha GbandeThe Chronicle
… The court further held that the Electoral Commission has a statutory responsibility to ensure that the internal operations of political parties comply with the provisions of Article 55(5) of the Constitution. …
Supreme Court Declares Political Parties’ Delegate System UnconstitutionalOliver Barker-Vormawor has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision requiring all registered party members in good standing to vote in elections for party leaders and candidates, arguing that cost concerns should not prevent deeper internal democracy. The 5–2 ruling replaces Ghana's delegate system with a "one member, one vote" framework.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oliver Barker-Vormawor has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision requiring all registered party members in good standing to vote in elections for party leaders and candidates, arguing that cost concerns should not prevent deeper internal democracy. The 5–2 ruling replaces Ghana's delegate system with a "one member, one vote" framework.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Supreme Court has ruled that political parties must replace their delegate-based system for selecting presidential and parliamentary candidates with a mass electoral system allowing all members in good standing to participate. Legal experts and the CPP welcomed the decision as deepening internal party democracy and accountability.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education has proposed creating a Democracy Fund to finance the internal activities of political parties, contending that inadequate party funding is a major driver of vote buying in Ghana's electoral process. The programme director noted that while government institutions receive public funding, political parties do not, creating a gap in Ghana's democratic arrangement.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Attorney General announced that the government has accepted the establishment of an independent Public Emoluments Commission to determine the salaries, allowances, facilities and privileges of Article 71 office holders, replacing the current system where a presidential committee sets the remuneration for these officials including the President.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has accepted a recommendation to amend Article 55 of the Constitution to guarantee equal voting rights for all members in good standing of registered political parties in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates. The decision aligns with a recent Supreme Court ruling that all registered party members should be allowed to participate in internal elections.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has accepted a proposal to move presidential elections to the first week of November as part of planned constitutional amendments from the Constitution Review Committee, aimed at providing certainty to the electoral calendar and allowing sufficient time for transition before the January 7 inauguration date.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that the Electoral College system for selecting parliamentary and presidential candidates is unconstitutional, allowing all registered party members to participate instead of just delegates. The NDC and NPP have welcomed the decision.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Democratic Congress's Deputy General Secretary says the party previously experimented with expanding internal elections to all members but abandoned the system after encountering significant challenges, following a Supreme Court ruling that directed all registered members participate in primaries.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress says it will review the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system unconstitutional and may seek clarification from the court before deciding its next steps. The court ruled in a 5-2 decision that political parties must allow all registered members to participate in internal elections, but the NDC's Deputy General Secretary said the party previously attempted wider participation and faced difficulties.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Supreme Court has declared that the delegate system used by political parties to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates violates the 1992 Constitution, directing all parties to adopt a more inclusive process allowing every eligible member to vote within one year. The 5-2 majority ruling held that restricting voting rights to delegates, executives, and party officials breaches Article 55(5) of the Constitution.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Supreme Court ruled 5–2 that all registered party members in good standing must be allowed to vote in internal party elections, overturning the long-standing delegate system and requiring a shift to one-member-one-vote elections for party leaders and candidates. The ruling affects presidential, parliamentary and executive primaries conducted by Ghana's major political parties.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Global InfoAnalytics survey found that 65 per cent of Ghanaian voters back President John Dramani Mahama's decision not to seek a third term, while 27 per cent disagree and 8 per cent have no opinion. When asked separately about calls by others for a third-term bid, 50 per cent of voters disagreed while 40 per cent supported such efforts.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court in Dambai has adjourned a case challenging the outcome of the NPP Krachi East Constituency Organiser election to October 9, 2026. The dispute arose after an initial results declaration was followed by a recount that declared Jacob Addo the winner, prompting protests and a court challenge by plaintiff Justice Mensah.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court in Dambai adjourned to October 9, 2026, a case challenging the outcome of the NPP Krachi East Constituency Organiser election filed by Justice Mensah. The court directed defendants Jacob Addo, the Electoral Commission, and the NPP to file affidavits in opposition, with the dispute arising from disagreement over the organiser position after an initial declaration was followed by a recount that declared Addo the winner.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Assembly members in Ejisu were unable to access the auditorium for a planned meeting to initiate a no-confidence vote against the Municipal Chief Executive on Friday; 40 members—28 elected and 12 government appointees—had been formally summoned but found the main auditorium locked with keys unavailable.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Chairman's Campaign Secretariat has defended his decision to swear in newly elected constituency executives, stating it followed the NPP's approved election framework and was not defiance of national leadership. The Secretariat argued that no official communication had been received that the election results had been annulled when the oath was administered.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chairman Wontumi's Campaign Secretariat has defended his swearing-in of newly elected NPP constituency executives in Ashanti Region, stating that he acted within the party's election guidelines and in the absence of official notice that results had been annulled. The Secretariat questioned the constitutional and legal basis for the National Steering Committee's decision to annul the results of constituency elections in parts of the region.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The maiden Women Democracy Cup, part of Parliament's Democracy Cup Project, will be held on July 31 at McDan Park in La, Accra, featuring Army Ladies against Police Ladies, with Parliament Ladies and Judicial Service Ladies in a curtain raiser. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang will attend as Special Guest of Honour.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Dr. Amoako-Nuamah have filed suit J1/05/2026 with the Supreme Court seeking to declare the delegate systems of their parties unconstitutional, citing multiple articles of the Constitution. The opinion piece examines the legal weaknesses of their arguments, suggesting they have not adequately grounded their claims in the cited constitutional provisions.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ashanti Regional Steering Committee of the NPP has rejected the use of the old album for constituency executive elections in Tafo and Manso Nkwanta, insisting that the newly validated album containing eligible delegates is the only legitimate document for the process. The Committee warned that reverting to the old album would be unconstitutional and could have serious consequences for the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Delegates of the New Patriotic Party in Tano North Constituency, Ahafo Region, re-elected Kakari Appau as constituency chairman with 669 votes, defeating two other contenders. The election, conducted by the Electoral Commission, also saw the election of other constituency officers including First Vice Chair Nana Asare Gyamfi-Kumanin Ameyaw and other party officials.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party's Ho West Constituency held elections for new party executives, with David Selorm Dartey elected Constituency Chairman after a keenly contested race, alongside ten other officials ahead of the 2028 general election.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in the Ashanti North Region arrested seven persons, including alleged ringleader Kwame Afrifa Mensah, after a group of about 30 men disrupted NPP Efia Sekyere East Constituency Executive Elections at Wiamoase on July 12, 2026, by attacking security personnel and scattering electoral materials. Mensah claimed supporters had been sidelined and that he held an injunction to halt the elections, though police found no court order had been issued.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Dr. Amoako-Nuamah have filed a suit asking the Supreme Court to declare the delegate system used by political parties unconstitutional and to allow all party members in good standing to vote in internal party elections.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Sefwi Wiawso High Court placed an injunction on the NPP's Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency Executive Election scheduled for Saturday July 11, 2026, at the application of seven aspiring candidates. The court dismissed a motion to strike out the suit and scheduled the case for hearing on its merits on Friday, July 17, 2026.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party in Hohoe Constituency has elected new executives led by chairman Prince Ellis Antsroe. The elected officials include representatives for finance, youth, women, and communications, with the Regional Election Committee representative swearing them into office.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party reconvened its Bantama constituency executives election at Kumasi Cultural Centre after unidentified men disrupted the process on Saturday, destroying ballot materials and injuring at least one person. The rescheduled election proceeded under increased security from the Ghana Police Service and party officials, though a court injunction has been placed on the election and the Electoral Commission is not overseeing the process.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Parliamentary Candidate for Juaboso Dr Alex Ampaabeng congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called for party unity, urging leadership to engage unsuccessful aspirants in other roles to preserve experience and strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai has congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called on party members to put aside differences and unite behind the party's effort to recapture political power in the 2028 general elections. He praised the peaceful conduct of the electoral process and urged all aspirants, regardless of outcome, to remain committed to the party.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Assin Fosu High Court has issued an interlocutory injunction halting the New Patriotic Party's constituency executive elections in Assin South, Central Region, following a lawsuit by party members who alleged the nomination process violated the NPP's constitution and electoral guidelines. The court order was served at the voting venue after delegates had assembled, preventing the Electoral Commission and state security agencies from conducting the election.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →