Ghana’s progress needs your wisdom – President Mahama tells new Council of State members

President John Dramani Mahama has urged members of the newly sworn-in Council of State to provide well-informed guidance on governance, policy formulation, and national development, drawing from their vast expertise and diverse backgrounds.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday (18 February) President Mahama underscored the Council’s crucial role in offering non-partisan insights and serving as a reservoir of experience for the executive arm of government.

He described the Council as a distinguished advisory body composed of individuals of integrity, sound judgment, and extensive experience who must go beyond ceremonial duties to actively contribute to national progress.

“Your role is not merely ceremonial; it is one of profound responsibility. You are expected to offer wise counselling on matters of governance, policy, and national development, drawing from your diverse backgrounds and experience,” President Mahama stated.

Highlighting the pressing issues confronting the nation, he cited economic distress, challenges to social cohesion, and the need to strengthen democratic institutions as key areas requiring attention.

“The time we find ourselves in demands nothing less than selfless service, constructive dialogue, and unwavering patriotism. Our nation faces complex challenges, including economic distress, social cohesion issues, and the need to strengthen our democratic institutions,” he stressed.

Mahama urged the Council to ensure that their contributions go beyond rhetoric and instead provide insightful, actionable, and transformative guidance that will push the country toward sustainable development.

“It is in this state that the Council of State was established—to serve as a fountain of guidance, a reservoir of experience, and a patrician of non-partisan insight for the executive arm of government,” he noted.

“In addressing these issues, your voices must be heard not in mere rhetoric but in an insightful, actionable, and transformative guidance that will propel our nation forward,” he added.

President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, urging the Council to actively engage in shaping policies that will uplift Ghanaians and strengthen national unity.

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