Elections in Ghana now an auction for highest bidder - Asiedu Nketia on why Supreme Court quashed delegates system

National Chairman of Ghana's ruling National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has criticized the delegates system for political party primaries, explaining why some Ghanaians took it to court. He argues that representative democracy may simplify things, but the delegates have often failed to reflect their electors' desires.

Instead, the system has become a bidding war where candidates prioritize personal gain over the interests of those who elected them. Asiedu Nketia, known as "General Mosquito," made these remarks during an appearance on Onua TV's morning program, Maakye, on September 1, 2026. He emphasized that the delegates should represent the views of their constituents, but instead, they often choose based on what they can gain.

This betrayal of trust is what led some to challenge the system in court, as the delegates are now more about securing the highest bidder in an auction than electing competent and experienced individuals.