Cletus Avoka Calls for Revamp of Council of State to Enhance Democratic Governance
Cletus Avoka, former Majority Leader of Parliament, advocates for an independent and adequately resourced Council of State.
In Brief
- •Cletus Avoka, former Majority Leader of Parliament, advocates for an independent and adequately resourced Council of State.
- •Avoka argues that the Council's current structure constrains its effectiveness in Ghana's democratic governance framework.
- •The Council of State needs greater autonomy and dedicated funding to operate effectively, according to Avoka.
- •Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo emphasized the need to advance the constitutional review process to improve governance outcomes.
- •The Constitution Review Committee, chaired by Professor Henry Prempeh, was established in January 2025 to review the 1992 Constitution.
Why It Matters
The revamp of the Council of State is crucial for enhancing its role in Ghana's democratic governance. An independent and adequately resourced Council of State can better address constitutional gaps, implementation challenges, and governance constraints. This will contribute to strengthening accountability, inclusion, democratic governance, and national development. The proposed reforms aim to create a more effective and responsive governance framework, which is essential for sustainable development and desirable outcomes.
Key Details
- Established
- January 2025
- Chair
- Professor Henry Prempeh
- Thematic Areas
- 9 thematic areas including accountable presidency, people-centred democracy, public sector reforms, decentralisation, social justice, constitutional adaptability, national security, and strengthened accountability and justice institutions
Context & Background
The Council of State has remained largely stagnant despite developments in other state institutions, including Parliament. The current structure of the Council of State has been criticized for lacking adequate resources and autonomy, which has constrained its effectiveness in addressing governance issues.
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