Akufo-Addo swears in Council of State

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday 27 February swore into office members of the Council of State at the Banquet Hall, State House.

The Council comprises 11 persons nominated by the president and 14 elected regional representatives.

Mr Akufo-Addo charged them to discharge their duties dispassionately.

The Council of State is enjoined by Article 89 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution to counsel the President in the performance of his functions.