GhanaWeb Feature by Ishmael Batoma: Thirty-one (31) people were sworn into office as members of the 9th Council of State of the 4th Republic, to serve as the 'chief advisers' to President in the performance of his functions, in accordance with Article 89 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
These men and women are mandated by the constitution to consider and advise the president or any other authority in respect of any appointment being made into the government.
They are also to make recommendations on any matter being considered or dealt with by the President, a Minister of State, , or any other authority established by the Constitution.
Article 89 mandates the president to appoint 14 of the 31 members of the Council of State.
