Council of State.
Ghana council of state
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 16
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Council of State called for collaboration on regional issues in the Greater Accra Region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The government is responsible for introducing constitutional amendments, which require review and approval by the Council of State.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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The Council of State operates under the laws of Ghana.Some support1 report
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Council of State advised against a constitutional amendment bill in Ghana.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Sophia Akuffo has resigned from her role on the presidential advisory body, which advises on matters concerning the sovereign people of Ghana.Well supported6 reports
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The Council of State handles appointments for the election commission, while a resigning chair seeks an academic post.Some support1 report
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The Council of State voted on a case against Gertrude Torkornoo, during which Sophia Akuffo testified in defense, while Solomon Owusu planned to petition for Akuffo's removal.Some support1 report
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Around Council of State this week
News at the entities that move Council of State most-
Ghana StructuralHabib Iddrisu filed a motion seeking an inquiry into narcotics seizures in Ghana.Moves Council of State
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parliament StructuralSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Council of State
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Institute of Economic Affairs OperationalIEA warns against Chancellor's tax hikes.Moves Council of State
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government StructuralGovernment plans fast-track resettlement for refugees from Afghanistan and Mandatory Palestine, while Nigel Farage rejects legal routes.Moves Council of State
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election commission StructuralThe Indian Secular Front challenged the Election Commission regarding the symbol allotment process for bypolls, leading to judicial scrutiny.Moves Council of State
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Greater Accra Region OperationalA factory has been established within the Weija-Gbawe Municipal District of the Greater Accra Region.Moves Council of State
Connections
The 13 strongest of 16, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ghana Structural
The Council of State is a formal advisory body whose existence and function are defined by the governmental structure and laws of Ghana.
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election commission Structural
Council of State handles the appointment of nominees to the election commission.
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parliament Structural
The Parliament exercises formal powers to advise on bills and vet nominees related to the Council of State's functions.
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Institute of Economic Affairs Operational
IEA actively influences and critiques the policies and decisions of the Council of State.
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Sophia Akuffo Structural
Sophia Akuffo held a formal membership role within the Council of State.
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Alban Bagbin Structural
Alban Bagbin formally referred nominees to the Council of State for consideration of appointments.
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supreme court Structural
The Council of State provides formal input to the Supreme Court regarding judicial appointments.
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Gertrude Torkornoo Transactional
The Council of State formally reviewed and voted on legal matters concerning Gertrude Torkornoo.
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Felix Kwakye Ofosu Structural
Felix Kwakye Ofosu holds a functional role within the Council of State, evidenced by his involvement in confirming personnel changes.
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Volta Region Operational
The Council of State advocates for collective action regarding the development goals of the Volta Region.
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government Structural
The Council of State operates within the government framework, requiring review and approval of amendments.
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TSP Shared context
The entities share a context within the governmental and regulatory sphere.
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Greater Accra Region Operational
The Council of State has called for collaboration regarding regional issues within the Greater Accra Region.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- A member promoted investment and job creation opportunities in Ghana.
- The Council of State appointed new judges to the highest court in Cuba, where TSP also operates.
- IEA supports the creation of an independent National Development Planning Commission and disagrees with the Council of State's presidential advisory system.
July 2026
3 eventsJune 2026
5 events- Ghana promotes the Volta Region as a destination for investment, with the Council of State representing the government's high body.
- The government is responsible for introducing constitutional amendments, which require review and approval by the Council of State.
- Sophia Akuffo has resigned from her role on the presidential advisory body, which advises on matters concerning the sovereign people of Ghana.
- The Council of State handles appointments for the election commission, while a resigning chair seeks an academic post.
- The Council of State voted on a case against Gertrude Torkornoo, during which Sophia Akuffo testified in defense, while Solomon Owusu planned to petition for Akuffo's removal.