Home Food Akufo-Addo hints at expansion of Council of State Food Akufo-Addo hints at expansion of Council of State By peter February 24, 2021 0 110 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp - Advertisement - President Akufo-Addo has hinted at an amendment to the Constitution that will allow the President to appoint 17 people to the Council of State instead of the current 11 required. In his view, the creation of new Regions requires a change in the makeup of the council which is to among other things counsel the President in the performance of his functions. Speaking at the swearing-in of the new Council of State, he said this will be “in order to maintain the new regional government structure and equilibrium of the council as originally provided by the authors of the constitution”. In the meantime, President Akufo-Addo said he looked forward to working with the new Council of State. - Advertisement - “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 said. He further cautioned that the council “should not, however, seek to give advice to a President, the effect of which is to undermine the independence of any of the other arms of government, especially the Judiciary.” “It is my fervent wish and hope that this Council will help enrich the second term of my 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, the Black Star of Africa, on the principles of democratic accountability, respect for human rights, the rule of law, and the dictates of social justice - Advertisement - Source:citinewsroom.com TagsCounsil of stateGhana newsNana Addo Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Previous articleWhatsApp explains what will happen if you don’t accept its new privacy policyNext articleSEC warns public against investing in Wiseling Online Investment Company peterhttps://trayonlinegh.com RELATED ARTICLES Food NDC Has Learnt From Nkrumah And Amplified His Ideals To Develop Ghana – Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang March 1, 2022 Food We Need You to Show Leadership- Sam Korankye Ankrah to Nana Akufo Addo December 5, 2021 Travel Top 5 Best Cocktail Bars In Accra 2022 November 4, 2021 LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Please enter your comment! Please enter your name here You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Most Popular Sir John’s Will: All 75 Luxurious Properties and Who Inherited What? May 23, 2022 11 Interesting Facts to Know About the Real Dr. Kwaku Frimpong May 16, 2022 Apply Now: 3 Attractive Job Vacancies at LMI Holdings 2022 May 5, 2022 22 Very Good-Paying Job Vacancies at AFCFTA 2022 and How to Apply April 22, 2022 Load more