President John Mahama has officially sworn in the newly appointed and elected members of the Council of State at a ceremony held at Jubilee House on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The appointments, made in line with Articles 89 to 92 of the 1992 Constitution, follow the successful election of regional representatives from the country’s 16 regions during the Council of State elections. The swearing-in marks the beginning of their advisory roles, providing guidance and oversight to the presidency.
The Council’s institutional appointees include former Speaker of Parliament Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho, who assumes the role of Chairman. Other key figures include former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo, former Inspector General of Police Mohammed Ahmed Alhassan, former Chief of Defence Staff Michael Samson-Oje, and the President of the National House of Chiefs, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II.
Also appointed are Daasebre Boamah Darko, Chief of Akyem Kukuratumi; Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, Paramount Chief of Oguaa Traditional Area; former Supreme Court Justice Vida Amankwah Akoto-Bamfo; Mankpanwura Jakpa Achor-Ade Borenyi I, Paramount Chief of Mankpan Traditional Area; former Zebila MP Cletus Avoka; former Health Minister Dr. Eunice Brookman-Amissah; former Attorney General Betty Mould Iddrisu; Cynthia Komley Adjetey; former Ambassador Molly Anim Addo; and Nana Saa Gyamfuaa II, Queen Mother of Ayima Traditional Area.
The 16 regional representatives bring expertise across sectors such as education, business, law, and agriculture. They include Maxwell Boakye (Western), Hakeem Addae (Central), Nene Drolor Bosso Adamtey I (Greater Accra), Gabriel Adovoe Kwabla Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple (Volta), Korang Evelyn (Eastern), Michael Addo (Western North), Okyere Yaw (Ahafo), and Dr. Kusi Boachie Yiadom (Bono).
Others are Pimampim Yaw Kagbrese V (Bono East), Richard Kings Atikpo (Oti), Alhaji Muhammed Mumuni (Northern), Abudu Seidu Sampson (Savannah), Michael Kwame Mumuni (Upper West), Thomas More Ditundini Adaili (Upper East), Naa Saaka Abuba (North East), and Yaw Owusu Obimpeh (Ashanti).
The members will serve throughout President Mahama’s tenure unless they resign, become incapacitated, or are removed with parliamentary approval.
