Council of State requires a revamp – Avoka
Cletus Avoka, a former Majority Leader of Parliament, has called for an independent and adequately resourced Council of State, arguing that its current structure constrains its effectiveness.
Former Majority Leader Cletus Avoka has urged for a revamp of the Council of State, arguing that its current structure hinders its effectiveness. He believes separating the Council from the government machinery is crucial to enhancing its role in Ghana's democratic governance. Addressing a roundtable on constitutional reforms, Avoka, also a member of the Council, emphasized the institution's need for greater autonomy and dedicated funding.
He lamented the Council's stagnation despite progress in other state institutions, citing the absence of offices for members other than the Chairman. Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo highlighted the necessity of advancing the constitutional review process to achieve effective development under the current constitution. Roundtable chair Sam Okudzeto commended the Institute of Economic Affairs for facilitating the discussion and called for ongoing national dialogue on constitutional reforms.
The Constitution Review Committee, chaired by Henry Prempeh, was formed in January 2025 to review the 1992 Constitution, aiming to address constitutional gaps, implementation challenges, and governance constraints.
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