[ 2021-02-24 ]

President swears in members of the Council of State
At a ceremony at the Jubilee House, Accra, he
urged the 31-member Council to proffer honest
advice that would enrich Ghana's democracy and
enhance the country's economic development.

The President, after administering the Oaths of
Allegiance, Office and Secrecy, and handing
members their Instruments of Appointment, told
them that they were taking office at a turning
point in history, where the nation and the rest of
the world were being ravaged by the novel
coronavirus pandemic.

Thus, they should, as a matter of priority, bring
their rich experiences to bear on Ghana's fight
against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and
ensure that the country attains its target of zero
active cases as soon as practicable.

"You have been sworn in at a difficult time in the
history of our country and indeed of the world. We
are confronted with the ravages of COVID-19 which
has affected the livelihoods and lives of all
Ghanaians.

"Through proactive measures put in place by
government, we have seen a rebound in economic
activities. However, these gains are now been
threatened by the rising number of active cases in
the so called second wave that is sweeping the
world. Winning the fight against the pandemic
remains a collective duty and responsibility. So I
appeal to you to help in this endeavour," the
President said.




President Akufo-Addo called on the Council to pay
attention also to the challenges of the phenomenon
of illegal mining, corruption in public life, to
enhance the efficiency of the State’s
administrative machinery.

"In all these, I expect you to be proactive
partners in our common efforts to find solutions
that will improve the lives of our people, and
safeguard the integrity of our nation and its
heritage.”


The President was hopeful that the Eighth Council
of State, like previous one, would help enrich the
second term of his presidency for the benefit of
the Ghanaian people "so that, together, we can
help realise the dreams of the founders of our
nation to build, under God, a free, democratic,
united, prosperous and happy Ghana."


"I look forward very much to working with the
counsel that will offer me which will be based on
unvarnished truth. I look forward to working with
a Council that will help deepen our democracy and
help enhance the quality of our governance and I
look forward to working with a Council that will
help us deliver a prosperous Ghana," President
Akufo-Addo said.

Chaired by Nana Otuo Siriboe II, Omanhene of the
Juaben traditional area, the Council includes Mr.
Sam Okudzeto, former Chief Justice Georgina Wood,
Stanley Nii Adjiri Blankson, Tongraan Kugbilsong
Nanlebegtang, Lt. Gen. Joseph B. Danqugh,
Paramamount Chief Chief the Sefwi Anhiwiaso
traditional area, Ogyeahohoo Yaw Gyebi II, and
Nana Owusu-Nsiah, a former IGP.

Others are Prof. Margaret Ivy Amoakohene, Paa Kofi
Ansong, Alhaji Sulemana Yirimea, Mrs. Georgina
Adepa Konadu Kusi, Kuoro Richard Babini Kanton VI,
Alhaji Aminu Amadu, Mrs Alberta Cudjoe, Professor
Ato Essuman, Archbishop Justice Ofei Akrofi, Nana
Owusu Achiaw Brempong, Francis Albert Seth Nyonyo,
Kodwo Agyenim - Boateng, Eunice Jacqueline Buah
Asoman-Hinneh and Mr Enoch Teye Mensah.

The rest are Mahamoud Taniru Zunglana, Azumah
Namoro Sanda, Yaw Basoa, Daniel Anlieu-Mwine
Bagah, Adam Zakaria, Richard Kings Atikpo,
Katakyei Kwasi Bumagama, Odeefuo Afankwa lll, and
Oseadeeyo Akumfi Ameyaw IV, the Omanhene of the
Techiman Traditional Council.

Nana Otuo Siriboe II on behalf of the Council
thanked the President for the opportunity offered
them to bring their expertise to help in building
a prosperous nation.




“The wide variety of backgrounds, experiences
and competencies represented on the 8th Council of
State will surely enlarge our horizon, enrich our
intellectual discourse, sharpen our national
perspective and give us increased focus to
discharge the responsibilities assigned to us,”
he said.

The Chairman of the Council spoke highly of the
President's decision to retain most of the
appointees from the 7th Council of State, saying
that that resolution would promote continuity,
experience-sharing, and
enhance the efficient and effective discharge of
its mandate.

He pledged that the Council would deliver on its
mandate, and would ensure that it made pertinent
contributions to his agenda aimed at the total
transformation of the country.

"Be assured Mr. President of our commitment to
give fair and sincere advise at all times that
will promote the national interest," Nana Otuo
Siriboe II said.

The Council is made up of 15 appointed members and
16 elected others.

Source - GNA

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