In a 5-2 majority decision, the court ordered all political parties to put in place mechanisms that allow every member in good standing to take part in the selection of presidential and parliamentary candidates. Supreme Court Orders Political Parties to Allow All Registered Members to Vote in Internal ElectionsSource: Getty ImagesParties have been given one year from the date of the judgment to comply. Under the delegate system, a select group of representatives cast votes on behalf of the broader party membership during internal elections. The decision compels political parties to revise their constitutions and internal electoral guidelines to bring them into line with the court's reading of Ghana's Constitution. NDC and NPP Face Sweeping Internal ChangesThe ruling is expected to have far-reaching consequences for Ghana's two dominant political parties.