Expanding delegate base the right way to go, but not a total cure for vote-buying – Transparency International

The Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana, Mary Awelana Addah, has welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling on the delegate system, saying expanding the electoral college within political parties is a step in the right direction but cautioned that it will not, on its own, eliminate vote-buying." She said the organisation has consistently advocated for vote-buying to be treated as a criminal offence, in line with international anti-corruption agreements.

According to her, Transparency International Ghana has spent years campaigning against vote-buying, warning that the problem has evolved into what she described as "vote-selling" as citizens seek direct benefits from politicians.