Be Bold, Be Proactive: Prof. Opoku-Agyemang Challenges Council of State to Step Up
Vice President urges advisory body to take an active role in governance, push for accountability, and contribute to constitutional reforms.
- Council of State must move beyond passivity and provide bold recommendations.
- Engage in research, address governance gaps, and ensure policies prioritize public interest.
- Support efforts to review the 1992 Constitution to address power imbalances
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged the Council of State to take a more active and accountable role in shaping governance as part of the “Resetting Ghana” agenda.
Speaking at an orientation session for Council members on Monday, February 24, at Peduase Lodge, she emphasized that the advisory body must move beyond a passive role and proactively engage in governance matters.
According to Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, a proactive Council will help dispel doubts about its relevance and strengthen public trust in its role.
“Respectfully, you must contribute to shaping governance policies and ensure that major policy choices are meticulously guided by accountability, equity, and long-term national interest. Your tenure must redefine the council’s role—transforming it from a passive advisory body to an institution that anticipates challenges, offers bold recommendations, and demands accountability,” she stated.
She further urged the Council to actively engage in policy discussions, commission research, and address critical governance gaps to ensure government policies serve the public interest.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also underscored the urgent need to review the 1992 Constitution, addressing power imbalances and local governance challenges. She called on Council members to leverage their experience to contribute meaningfully to constitutional reforms.
