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 members, comprising appointed and elected representatives, were sworn into office on Tuesday night at a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House.
The President administered the Oath of a Member of the Council of State and the Oath of Secrecy.
This follows the election of 16 members nationwide and President Mahama’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 are in accordance with Articles 89 to 92 of the 1992 Constitution.
The Council of State is mandated to counsel the President on critical national matters, including the consideration of bills and appointments requiring consultation with the council.
The appointments, are in accordance with Articles 89 to 92 of the 1992 Constitution.
The Council of State is mandated to counsel the President on critical national matters, including the consideration of bills and appointments requiring consultation with the council.
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