President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Eric Angel Carbonu, has welcomed the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on political party delegate systems, describing it as a major step towards reducing monetisation in Ghana’s politics.
Speaking in a video on Facebook monitored by MyNewsGh.com while reacting to the court’s decision, Mr Carbonu said the ruling would significantly weaken what he described as the culture of professional delegates who exploit political aspirants for financial gain.
“The Supreme Court of Ghana has placed a smile on the faces of many Ghanaians, especially those worried about the monetised politics in our country,” he said.
According to him, some individuals have turned political party delegate positions into a profession, positioning themselves to demand money from politicians seeking elected office.
“These are kleptomaniacs who have clothed themselves as delegates of political parties, taking advantage of people’s desire to occupy positions,” he stated.
Mr. Carbonu argued that the practice has undermined internal party democracy by favouring candidates with financial resources rather than those with competence and ideas.
“By so doing, they dilute the quality of people elected to occupy positions in political parties and distort the democratic system,” he added.
While acknowledging that the ruling would not eliminate money politics, he expressed confidence that it would substantially reduce its influence within political parties.
“We recognise that the ruling will not completely do away with the monetised system, but it will go a very long way in minimising it,” he said.
