Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has been sworn in alongside 30 distinguished individuals as members of Ghana’s Council of State.

The inauguration ceremony, presided over by President John Dramani Mahama, took place at the Jubilee House in Accra on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Leading the Council as its chairman is Edward Doe Adjaho, former Speaker of Parliament, who will be guiding deliberations as the advisory body supports the President in national governance.

President Mahama, addressing the newly inducted members, urged them to actively demonstrate their significance in national decision-making. He emphasized the need for the Council to address growing public skepticism regarding its role and relevance in Ghana’s governance structure.

The 31-member Council comprises experts from diverse fields, including law, business, academia, and civil society, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the advisory body. Their primary responsibility is to offer informed counsel to the President on crucial national matters.

Dignitaries from various sectors, including government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives from civil society, attended the swearing-in ceremony, underscoring the importance of the Council’s mandate in shaping the nation’s governance framework.