The New Patriotic Party-USA (NPP-USA) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s 5–2 ruling affirming the right of every registered party member in good standing to vote in internal party elections, describing the decision as a significant development for Ghana’s democratic system.

In a statement, the group said the July 29, 2026 ruling vindicated its long-standing advocacy for broader participation in the internal affairs of political parties.

It said it had since 2009 called for the NPP to adopt a system that allows its wider membership to participate directly in internal elections.

NPP-USA said it was prepared to support the party in developing a reliable membership database and verified voter register to facilitate the implementation of the One Member, One Vote (OMOV) principle, including for members of external branches.

However, the group cautioned that expanding the electorate without addressing the cost of organising internal elections could increase the influence of private money in party politics and make it more difficult for less wealthy candidates to compete.

It argued that the introduction of OMOV would require significant investment in membership registration, voter verification and nationwide internal elections, adding that political parties should not be left to bear the entire financial burden.

According to NPP-USA, Ghana should therefore begin a national conversation on public financing of political parties, arguing that “healthy political parties are a public good” and that the state has a role to play in supporting the democratic process.

The group also said public co-financing could help political parties meet their statutory financial reporting obligations, including the requirement under the Political Parties Act to submit audited accounts to the Electoral Commission.

NPP-USA said any public funding arrangement should be tied to compliance and accountability, ensuring that parties that meet their legal and financial obligations are eligible for state support.

It urged the NPP to join other political parties and civil society organisations in developing a framework for public political financing, through policy discussions or, where necessary, legal reforms.

“OMOV is now the law. How well we implement it, and whether we build the financial framework to make it work, is up to us,” the group said, adding that it remained ready to support the NPP and the state in shaping the debate.