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Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe

Also known as: Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe · Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe · Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe — NPP founding member and plaintiff in delegates system case, welcomed Supreme Court's declaration of delegate system unconstitutional.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, together with Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe and former Lands and Forestry Minister Dr Christine Amoako-Nuamah.

    Supreme Court to rule on challenge to political parties’ delegate system on July 29
  3. May 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Bawumia had already visited several prominent figures linked to the party, including Charles Wereko-Brobbey, Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Kwame Pianim.

    United Party rejects calls for Alan Kyeremateng to return to NPP

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Supreme Court orders one-member-one-vote in party elections

    Ghana's Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that the delegate system for internal party elections is unconstitutional and directed all political parties to replace it with a "one member, one vote" model within one year, allowing all registered members to vote directly for presidential and parliamentary candidates.

    4 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 3 August

  1. Supreme Court says expanded primaries reduce vote-buying opportunities

    Ghana's Supreme Court ruled that opening political party primaries to all members in good standing will not completely eliminate vote buying but will significantly reduce opportunities for targeted financial inducements during internal elections. The 5–2 decision declared the delegate system unconstitutional and ordered all parties to adopt systems allowing every member in good standing to vote directly in primaries.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Supreme Court ruling may escalate campaign costs, monetisation

    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.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. Supreme Court rules all party members can vote in internal elections

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. NPP founder claims Bawumia failed party membership requirements

    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.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Supreme Court ruling on delegate system strengthens Ghana's democracy

    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.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Supreme Court strikes down political party delegate system

    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.

    29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Supreme Court rules delegate system unconstitutional, mandates one-member-one-vote

    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

Wednesday 8 July

  1. NPP member urges Supreme Court to strengthen democracy via delegates case

    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.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Hearts of Oak board tours Kpobiman facility for pre-season preparations

    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.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Supreme Court to rule on political parties' delegate system July 29

    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.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. United Party rejects calls for Kyeremateng to rejoin NPP

    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.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

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