President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo and 30 other distinguished individuals as members of the Council of State.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House in Accra on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, marks a significant step in Ghana’s governance, with the new Council expected to provide critical advice and guidance to the President on national matters.
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Former Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho, has been appointed Chairman of the Council. The newly inducted members bring a wealth of expertise from various sectors, including law, academia, business, and civil society, reinforcing the Council’s role in strengthening governance structures.
The event was attended by key government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives from different sectors of society.
Ex-officio Members
| # | Name | Designation | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justice Sophia Akuffo JSC (Rtd.) | Former Chief Justice | Eastern Region |
| 2 | Mohammed Ahmed Alhassan | Former Inspector General of Police | Upper West Region |
| 3 | Air Marshal Michael Samson-Oje (Rtd.) | Former Chief of Defence Staff | Savannah Region |
| 4 | Ogyeahohor Yaw Gyebi II | President, National House of Chiefs | Western-North Region |
Appointed Members
| S# | Name | Designation | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darko Daasebre Boamah | Chief of Akyem Kukuratumi | Eastern Region |
| 2 | Osabarima Kwesi Attah II | Paramount Chief of Oguaa Traditional Area | Central Region |
| 3 | Justice Vida Amankwanua Akoto-Bamfo JSC (Rtd.) | Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana | Greater Accra |
| 4 | HRH Mankpanwura Jakpa Achor-Ade Borenyi I | Paramount Chief of Mankpan Traditional Area | Savannah Region |
| 5 | Mr. Cletus Avoka | Former MP, Zebilla Constituency | Upper East Region |
| 6 | Rt. Hon. Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho | Former Speaker of Parliament | Volta Region |
| 7 | Dr. Eunice Brookman-Amissah | Former Minister of Health | Central Region |
| 8 | Mrs. Betty Mould Iddrisu | Former Attorney General | Ashanti Region |
| 9 | Cynthia Komley Adjetey | Former Ambassador | Greater Accra |
| 10 | Nana Saa Gyamfuaa II | Queen Mother of Ayima Traditional Area | Bono Region |
| 11 | Mrs. Molly Anim Addo | Business Executive | Greater Accra |
Elected Members
| # | Name | Profession | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxwell Boakye | Entrepreneur | Western Region |
| 2 | Hakeem Addae | Miner | Central Region |
| 3 | Adamtey (I) Nene Drolor Bosso | Educator/Business Executive | Greater Accra |
| 4 | Gabriel Adovoe Kwabla Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple | Businessman | Volta Region |
| 5 | Korang Evelyn | Businesswoman | Eastern Region |
| 6 | Michael Addo | Entrepreneur/Businessman | Western-North Region |
| 7 | Okyere Yaw | Farmer | Ahafo Region |
| 8 | Dr. Kusi Boachie Yiadom | Consultant | Bono Region |
| 9 | Pimampim Yaw Kagbrese V | Accountant | Bono East Region |
| 10 | Richard Kings Atikro | Entrepreneur/Businessman | Oti Region |
| 11 | Alhaji Muhammed Mumuni | Lawyer | Northern Region |
| 12 | Abudu Seidu Sampson | Teacher | Savannah Region |
| 13 | Michael Kwame Mumuni | Farmer | Upper West Region |
| 14 | Thomas More Ditundini Adaili | Consultant | Upper East Region |
| 15 | Alhaji Saaka Abuba | North East Region | |
| 16 | Yaw Owusu Obimpeh | Ashanti Region |
