… Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe and Dr. Christine Amoako-Nuamah, belonging to different political parties in Ghana,who argued that restricting voting rights to a privileged few was inconsistent with democratic principles enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. …
… Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, both leading members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Dr Christine Amoako-Nuamah filed a suit at the Supreme Court asking, among other reliefs, that “the delegate system be declared unconstitutional.” The plaintiffs argued th …
Founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision declaring the delegate system used by political parties unconstitutional, describing it as a major victory for Ghana’s democracy. …
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… Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Julius Ben Emunah. The Board expressed confidence that completing the project and the new academy structure will build a strong foundation for sustainable player development. …
… Bawumia had already visited several prominent figures linked to the party, including Charles Wereko-Brobbey, Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Kwame Pianim. …
Professor Alidu Mahama Seidu, MP for Tamale Central, has warned that the Supreme Court's ruling abolishing the delegate system could significantly increase campaign costs and monetisation, as politicians would need alternative funding sources that could breed corruption. The Court, in a 5–2 decision, directed that all party members in good standing must be allowed to vote in electing leaders and parliamentary candidates, replacing the delegate system with a "one member, one vote" approach.
Professor Alidu Mahama Seidu, MP for Tamale Central, has warned that the Supreme Court's ruling abolishing the delegate system could significantly increase campaign costs and monetisation, as politicians would need alternative funding sources that could breed corruption. The Court, in a 5–2 decision, directed that all party members in good standing must be allowed to vote in electing leaders and parliamentary candidates, replacing the delegate system with a "one member, one vote" approach.
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.
Founding NPP member Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has argued that former Vice President Bawumia would not have qualified as Akufo-Addo's running mate under the party's own democratic membership criteria, including dues payment, branch meeting attendance, and multi-year membership requirements.
NPP founding member Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system used by political parties unconstitutional, saying the ruling strengthens democratic governance by ensuring greater participation of party members in selecting presidential and parliamentary candidates.
Ghana's Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that the delegate system used by political parties to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates is unconstitutional, ordering all parties to allow every registered card-bearing member to participate in primaries instead of limiting voting to delegates.
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.
Dr. Arthur Kobina Kennedy, an NPP member, has urged the Supreme Court to use an ongoing constitutional case challenging the delegates system of political parties to advance internal democracy and strengthen Ghana's democratic governance. The case, brought by former ministers Frimpong-Boateng, Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Amoako-Nuamah, asks the court to declare aspects of the delegates system unconstitutional, with judgment expected on July 24.
Accra Hearts of Oak's Board of Directors inspected the club's technical centre at Kpobiman on Sunday to assess readiness for pre-season and review the restructured academy system. The Hearts Africa Football Academy will serve as permanent home for the club's youth teams and administrative headquarters, with the Board Chairman emphasising the need for proper maintenance and promising completion of remaining infrastructure including an on-site hotel and event centre.
Ghana's Supreme Court has scheduled judgment for July 29, 2026, in a case challenging the delegate-based electoral system used by political parties to elect leaders and presidential candidates. The plaintiffs, including former environment minister Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, argue the system restricts voting rights to a small group of party executives and delegates, disenfranchising the majority of party members.
The United Party has rejected suggestions that its leader, Alan Kyeremateng, should rejoin the New Patriotic Party, with the party's director of communications calling such appeals insulting and arguing that Kyeremateng leads a recognised political party and should not be disrespected in this way.