TUC proposes limit on presidential appointments to Council of State
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is advocating reforms to the composition of Ghana’s Council of State, including a restriction on the number of members the President can appoint. The union wants the President’s appointments to the Council capped at five, arguing that the current structure gives presidential appointees excessive influence and limits the body’s effectiveness. […]
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has proposed a limit of five presidential appointments on Ghana’s Council of State, aiming to reduce the excessive influence of appointees and enhance the institution's effectiveness. The union believes the Council remains a valuable organ of state but requires reforms to meet Ghanaians' expectations.
The TUC is concerned about the "overwhelming dominance" of presidential appointees on the Council and is urging a review of Article 89(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which governs the Council's composition. By capping the number of directly appointed members by the President at five, the union hopes to create a more balanced Council and strengthen its capacity to provide effective advice to citizens.
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