Accra: Legal counsel for the plaintiffs in the ongoing Supreme Court case challenging Ghana's political party delegate system has provided new details on the suit, which seeks to open party primaries to all registered members. Human rights lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who is leading the case, said the legal action was filed earlier this year at the Supreme Court on behalf of three senior public figures. He stated in a post on Facebook on May 26, 2026, that the suit was initiated on instructions from former Environment Minister, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, retired military officer Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, and former minister Dr Christine Amoako-Nuamah.
According to Ghana Web, the legal action was undertaken by the firm Merton and Everett LLP, representing the interests of the aforementioned public figures. Barker-Vormawor explained that the case was filed against the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the Convention People's Party (CPP), and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), with the Electoral Commission and the Attorney-General also joined to the suit.
Barker-Vormawor stated that the case challenges the current delegate system used by political parties to elect their flagbearers, describing it as undemocratic and inconsistent with Article 55 of the 1992 Constitution. He further revealed that some parties and state actors have already filed responses in court. The NDC, CPP, and now the Attorney-General have all filed responses agreeing with the plaintiffs' position, urging the Supreme Court to uphold the suit. The Electoral Commission has declared its neutrality, stating it will abide by the Court's decision.
He pointed out that only the NPP has opposed the case, maintaining that their delegate system is constitutional. Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, confirmed the state's position on the case. He mentioned that the Attorney-General has filed legal arguments supporting the plaintiffs in what he described as a significant constitutional matter.
Srem-Sai emphasized that the Attorney-General's office believes the outcome of the case could strengthen Ghana's democratic framework. He noted the potential for considerable improvements to the country's democracy should the Supreme Court make a declaration in favor of the plaintiffs.