The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has charged the newly-constituted Council of State to transform itself from the perceived "passive advisory body" into an "active institution" that demands accountability.
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Opoku-Agyemang said the Council remained pivotal to national development and must contribute to the shaping of government policies rather than being a rubber stamp of predetermined decisions. "You must endeavour to contribute to the shaping of government policies at their inceptions and ensure that major policy choices are meticulously guided by the principles of accountability, equity and long-term mutual interests. "Your tenure must redefine the Council's role and transform it from the perceived passive advisory body into an active institution that anticipates challenges, offers bold recommendations and demands accountability," she said.
The Vice President made this demand at the orientation for members of the 9th Council of the Fourth Republic at Peduase in the Eastern Region yesterday.
