The Oti community has taken the lead in calling for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, specifically demanding the abolition of the Council of State position.
According to residents who spoke during the CDD-Ghana forum held in Dambai, they contend that the Council of State has become redundant and no longer serves its intended purpose.
They argue that the Council’s advisory role has not had a significant impact on the country’s governance and development.
“We believe that the Council of State has outlived its usefulness. It’s time for us to review our constitution and ensure that our governance structures are effective and responsive to the needs of citizens,” they added.
Vincent Blessed Appiah, the Municipal Chairman of the National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Krachi East, highlighted that abolishing the Council of State could free up resources for other pressing needs.
Yaw Kanjo, the Deputy Municipal Coordinating Director for the Krachi East Municipal Assembly, also joined the call for the abolition of the Council of State.
Speaking with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) during the forum, he suggested that the Council be scrapped due to its perceived high salaries and inefficiency.
According to him, the funds allocated to the Council could be better utilized in various assemblies across Ghana.