Former Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho, has been appointed as the chairman of the newly constituted Council of State to advise President John Dramani Mahama.
The council, comprising both appointed and elected representatives, was sworn into office on Tuesday night during a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House.
President Mahama administered the Oath of a Member of the Council of State and the Oath of Secrecy to the new members.
This follows the nationwide election of 16 members and the President’s appointment of 11 others, including former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo, former Attorney-General and Minister of State Betty Mould Iddrisu, and former Zebilla MP Cletus Avoka.
The appointments align with Articles 89 to 92 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandate the Council of State to advise the President on critical national matters. These include reviewing bills and appointments requiring consultation with the council.
With this new composition, the Council of State is expected to play a vital role in shaping national policies and decisions under President Mahama’s administration.
