CDD-Ghana's Kojo Asante hails Supreme Court ruling on delegate system
Dr. Kojo Asante, Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at CDD-Ghana, welcomed the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system unconstitutional in an interview on Channel One TV on Wednesday, July 29. He described it as a bold judgment that could reshape internal party democracy in Ghana, stating, "I think this is a landmark decision."
Dr. Asante noted that the ruling comes at a crucial moment as the country reviews its constitutional framework. He expressed optimism that the judgment would serve as a catalyst for implementing reforms even before the broader constitutional review process is concluded. The Supreme Court's decision was a 5-2 majority, with Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie providing reasoning. The Supreme Court ruled that the delegate system used by political parties to elect their presidential and parliamentary candidates is unconstitutional.
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Dr. Kojo Asante of CDD-Ghana has commented on a recent Supreme Court decision concerning the delegate system in political parties. This ruling could
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