Former Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho is the chairman of the newly constituted Council of State that is to advise President John Dramani Mahama.
The members of the Council of State, comprising appointed and elected members were sworn into office on Tuesday night.
President Mahama administered the two oaths of a Member of the Council of State and Oath of Secrecy.
Aside the elected 16 members from the 16 regions, President John Dramani Mahama appointed 11 individuals, including former Speaker of Parliament Edward Doe Adjaho, former Attorney-General and Minister of State, Betty Mould Iddrisu, and former Member of Parliament Cletus Avoka
The appointments, are in accordance with Articles 89 to 92 of the 1992 Constitution as part of a broader effort to provide advisory support to the President in governance.
The Council of State is mandated to counsel the President on critical national matters, including the consideration of bills and appointments requiring consultation with the council.
