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Legal practitioner Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has expressed disappointment with the stance taken by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in response to the ongoing Supreme Court writ challenging Ghana’s delegate-based electoral system. He described their reactions as “disappointing” and “premature.”
Speaking on 3FM’s Hot Edition on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Brako-Powers emphasized that while some political parties, including the NDC, NPP, and Convention People’s Party (CPP), might dismiss the suit filed by Prof. Boateng and his colleagues as “much ado about nothing,” this viewpoint is inappropriate at this stage. He stressed that it is not within the authority of political parties to disregard a matter that is currently before the apex court.
Brako-Powers reiterated that the issues raised in the case deserve proper judicial examination and that the Supreme Court, being the highest legal body in the country, must be respected by all stakeholders, especially political parties integral to Ghana’s democratic processes.
He warned that any actions or inactions that undermine the authority of the court or damage the reputation of the judiciary could constitute contempt of court.
The legal expert also rejected the notion that contesting the case would be futile. He argued that the issues at hand are both novel and significant, with the potential to substantially impact Ghana’s democratic development, particularly in the realm of internal party governance and electoral processes.
Brako-Powers suggested that if the NDC and NPP believe the case lacks merit, the appropriate course of action would be to formally respond through the legal process. “They should either file their response to the writ or instruct their lawyers to challenge the plaintiffs’ arguments in court,” he advised.
While noting that the CPP had complied by responding to the writ, he expressed concern that the two dominant political parties, the NDC and NPP, have yet to take similar steps, labeling their inaction as “not encouraging.”
He called on the parties to use the 14-day window granted by the Supreme Court to file their statements of case, in line with the court’s directive.
The case, which challenges the legality of the delegate-based system used by political parties, has attracted considerable public attention and is expected to have significant implications for internal party democracy in Ghana.
Story by Efua Nessa
Source: Loco tv