Council of State (Ghana)
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The Council of State in Ghana is a small body of prominent citizens, analogous to the Council of Elders in the traditional political system, which advises the President on national issues.
The Council of State was established by Articles 89 to 92 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana: "There shall be a Council of State to counsel the President in the performance of his functions."[1]
Members
The Council of State should include a former Chief Justice of Ghana, a former Chief of the Defence Staff and a former Inspector General of Police and the President of the National House of Chiefs. Each region of Ghana also has an elected representative. The President of Ghana also appoints eleven members. Members stay in office until the term of office of the president ends.[2]
| Name | Term | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Nana Osei Asibey[3] | March 2013 – present | Ashanti Region |
| Cecilia Johnson | February 2013 – present | Brong Ahafo Region former Minister for Local Government and Rural Development |
| Ama Benyiwa Doe | February 2013 – present | Central Region |
| Abraham Kweku Edusei | February 2013 – present | Eastern Region |
| Rabiatu Deinyo Armah | February 2013 – present | Greater Accra Region |
| Rashid Sulemana Mahama | February 2013 – present | Northern Region |
| The Rt Revd Dr Jacob Kofi Ayeebo | February 2009[4]-2013 re-elected February 2013 – present | Upper East Region |
| Guli-Na Seidu Bhat Braimah | February 2009-2013 re-elected February 2013 – present | Former District Chief Executive for Wa Municipal (Longest Serving DCE). (Chief of Guli Traditional area Upper West Region |
| Togbui Binah Lawluvi VI[5] | 2013 – present | Volta Region Paramount Chief of Ziope Traditional area Lawyer and lecturer at Ho Polytechnic President of Volta Regional Chapter of Association of Rural Banks |
| Okogyeman Kweku Gyamerah | February 2013 – present | Western Region |
| Mrs Victoria Addy | 2009 – 2013 | |
| Hajia Hajara Musah Ali | 2009 – 2013 | |
| Mrs Cecilia Johnson | 2009 – 2013 | former Minister for Local Government and Rural Development |
| John Henry Martey | February 2013 – present | Chairman[6] former Chief of Staff under the late President John Mills |
| George Akilagpa Sawyerr | 2009 – 2013 | Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana |
| Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu | 2009 – 2013 | former member of PNDC and Defence Minister |
| Nana Akuoko Sarpong | 2009 – 2013 | former Secretary for Chieftaincy Affairs |
| Otumfuor Baidoo Bonso XV | 2009 – 2013 | |
| Daasebre Kwebu Ewusi | 2009 – 2013 | |
| Nii Amoo Darku | 2009 – 2013 | |
| Asoma Abu Banda | 2009 – 2013 | |
| David Kanga | 2013 – present | |
| Seth Kofi Obeng[3] | March 2013 – present | former Chief of the Defence Staff and former member of PNDC |
| Christopher Komla Dewornu[3] | March 2013 – present | former IGP |
| Nana Osei Asibey[3] | March 2013 – present | President, National House Of Chiefs |
| vacant | former Chief Justice of Ghana | |
References
- ↑ The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana 1992: The Council of State
- ↑ "Chapter 9 - The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana 1992 – The Council of State". Judicial Service of Ghana. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "I did not err by swearing in Council of State members - Mahama". General news. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
- ↑ "Ghanaweb". Ghanaweb. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- ↑ "Chief of Ziope Traditional Area elected Council of State member". Ghana Home Page. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
- ↑ "President appoints Council of State members". General news. Ghana Home Page. Retrieved 6 March 2013.