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The need for a body of elders to advise the President in the performance of his duties has always been given consideration by this country since the period of colonial rule. The general consensus of various Constitutional Commissions and Committees has been that the nation was not ready for a second chamber of Parliament but would accept the concept of a Council of Elders called the Council of State. However, the Council of State came into existence when the 1969 Constitution came into effect. Subsequent Constitutions of 1979 and 1992 also maintained the Council of State. Constitutionaly, the Council of State has 25 members. Of this, eleven (11) are nominated by the President of the Republic, ten (10) are elected from each of the ten (10) regions and four (4) represent institutions. These four members who are ex-officio members are: a former Chief Justice, a former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the sitting President of the National House of Chiefs. The main work of the Council is to advise the President in the performance of his functions. It also advises Ministers of State, Parliament and other public institutions estalished by the Constitution. The institutions are, however, not bound in any way to accept the recommendations of the Council. Also, the President is required to consult the Council of State in the appointment of high-ranking public servants such as: the Chief Justice, the Inspector-General of Police, the Commissioner for Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Ambassadors, etc. The Council has appointed six Committees for the effective performance of its duties. These are: the Appointments Committee, the Human Resource Development Committee, the Welfare and Physical Development Committee, the Good Governance and Petitions Committee, the Economy and Private Sector Committee and the Security Committee. The Council of State is not a common feature on the political environment of many nations. Few countries like France, Sierra Leone and Saudi Arabia have a similar structure. MEMBERS OF COUNCIL OF STATE The fifth Council of State of the Fourth Republic of Ghana has been sworn into office by the President, H.E. Prof John Evans Atta Mills. The members of the Council include: (1) Lt.-Gen. Arnold Quinoo (Rtd), former General Officer Commanding the Ghana Armed Forces. (2) Mr. Peter Nanfuri, former Inspector-General of Police. (3) Professor Nabilla, President of the National House of Chiefs (4) J. H. Owusu Acheampong, elected to represent the Brong Ahafo Region. (5) Nana Asiama Poku Afrifa, elected to represent Ashanti Region. (6) Pkan-Naa Mohammed Baba Bawah, elected to represent the Northern Region. (7) Dr. Bernard Kwasi Glover, elected to represent the Volta Region. (8) Very Rev. Dr. Jacob Ayeebo, elected to represent the Upper East Region. (9) Mr. George Kofi Dadzi, elected to represent the Western Region. (10)Naa Seidu Braimah, elected to represent the Upper West Region. (11)Osabarima Owusu Gyamadu III, elected to represent the Eastern Region. (12)Ato Essuman, elected to represent the Central Region. (13)Mrs. Victoria Addy, Presidential appointee. (14)Mrs. Cecilia Johnson, Presidential appointee. (15)Prof. Akilakpa Sawyerr, Presidential appointee. (16)Prof. Kofi Awoonor, Presidential appointee. (17)Daasebre Kwubu Ewusi VII, Presidential appointee. (18)Alhaji Asoma Banda, Presidential appointee. (19)Hajara Musa Ali, Presidential appointee. (20)Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu, Presidential appointee. (21)Nana Akuako Sarpong, Presidential appointee. (22)Otumfuo Badu Bonsu XV, Presidential appointee. (23)Rev. Nii Amo Darko, Presidential appointee. The Greater Accra Region has not yet elected its representative to the Council of State. |
At The Presidency
- 29 September 2009 Statement By The Office Of The President
- 22 September 2009 President's speech at launch of new pension scheme
- 21 September 2009 Let us take collective pride in celebrating Nkrumah-President
- 31 August 2009 Closing remarks by President Mills at the induction seminar for newly- appointed ambassadors/ high commissioners designate
- 18 August 2009 President Fullfills A Major Manifesto Promise
- 18 August 2009 New Governor for Bank of Ghana
- 10 August 2009 President calls for urgent forensic audit of all district assemblies
- 31 July 2009 President Calls for Public Input into Policies And Programmes
- 11 July 2009 President Obama's Speech At Parliament
- 07 July 2009 President's address at AU Summit In Libya
Latest News
Statement By The Office Of The President
Tuesday, 29 September 2009 The President John Evans Atta Mills has become aware of a judgment in a court in London on 25th September 2009 convicting a British company, Maybey and Johnson and its Directors after they pleaded... |
Latest Press Release
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New Members Of Boards Of Companies and Councils
Tuesday, 27 October 2009 The President, in consultation with the Council of State, has appointed the following persons to the following positions:1. Pharmacy CouncilChairman Dr. David Anim-AddoMembers Prof. Dawiejua... |
PRESS RELEASES
- 27 October 2009 New Members Of Boards Of Companies and Councils
- 14 October 2009 PRESIDENT MILLS SPENDS THREE (3) DAYS IN THE EASTERN REGION
- 07 October 2009 PRESIDENT COMMISSIONS COCOA PROCESSING PLANT IN KUMASI
- 07 October 2009 BOLGATANGA TOWN HALL MEETING
- 22 September 2009 President leaves for the General Assembly of the United Nations Organisation in New York
- 10 August 2009 APPOINTMENT OF NEW ACTING COMMISSIONER OF CEPS
- 10 August 2009 EX-PRESIDENT RAWLINGS TO LEAD GOVERNMENT DELEGATION
- 27 July 2009 PRESIDENT TOURS WESTERN AND BRONG- AHAFO REGIONS
- 24 July 2009 President Make New Appointments
- 13 July 2009 PRESIDENT MILLS OFF TO EGYPT
