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Supreme Court ruling on delegate system more theoretical than practical – Political analyst
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MyJoyOnline
Political analyst Jonathan Asante Otchere has described the Supreme Court's ruling declaring the political party delegate system unconstitutional as an important step towards deepening internal democracy, but cautioned that the decision may prove more theoretical than practical when implementation begins.
Speaking on JoyNews' The Pulse, Mr Asante Otchere said while the judgment seeks to address longstanding concerns about the delegate system, political parties are likely to encounter significant challenges in putting it into effect.
"It's an interesting decision from the Supreme Court because it has some ramifications that the political parties will have to deal with," he said.
However, he argued that while the judgment may improve inclusivity, its practical implementation raises several unresolved issues, especially for political parties with limited financial resources.
He warned that smaller political parties, which receive no state funding, could struggle to organise nationwide internal elections involving all eligible members.