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Published: July 29, 2026
Published at 11,04Am
By Saibu Terry
The Supreme Court has ruled that political parties in Ghana can no longer use the electoral college system to elect their presidential and parliamentary candidates, marking a significant development in the country’s political landscape.
Delivering its decision in the case Frimpong Boateng and 2 Others v New Patriotic Party (NPP) and 4 Others, the apex court ordered that all political parties are restrained from electing parliamentary and presidential candidates through electoral college arrangements.
The Court directed political parties to make the necessary changes to their constitutions and internal electoral processes within one year from the date of the judgment to ensure compliance with the ruling.
However, the Court clarified that the judgment would not invalidate decisions, appointments, or elections that were lawfully conducted under the existing electoral college system before the ruling. According to the Court, all such actions remain valid despite the new directive.
The Supreme Court also indicated that the full reasons for its decision will be filed at the court registry by 5 August, where the legal basis and implications of the ruling will be fully outlined.
The judgment is expected to have far-reaching implications for internal party democracy, as political parties will now be required to review and possibly overhaul their methods for selecting parliamentary and presidential candidates ahead of future elections.
Political observers say the ruling could reshape how major parties conduct their internal primaries, with broader participation by party members likely to become a central issue once the detailed
