The Chairman of the Council of State, Edward Doe Adjaho, has reassured President John Dramani Mahama of the council’s dedication to strengthening governance.
This commitment comes after the swearing-in of a 31-member advisory body on Tuesday, February 18.
Doe Adjaho emphasized the council’s crucial role in national development, dismissing calls for its abolition.
“I want to assure you on behalf of the Council of State that we will work as a team, we will support you in the governance structure in the discharge of our constitutional and statutory responsibilities,” he stated.
The council comprises both elected and appointed members, selected through elections held on February 11 and 17.
Doe Adjaho expressed confidence in the collective experience of the council members, highlighting their ability to contribute meaningfully to governance.
In response to critics, Doe Adjaho affirmed, “It is true that many have questioned the relevance of the Council of State, some have even called for its abolition. But we want to assure you that this Council of State will be a Council of difference. Mr President, you can count on us day and night, we shall respond.”
As a key advisory body, the Council of State is expected to provide strategic counsel to the presidency on national matters, supporting President Mahama’s governance structure.