Greater Accra Regional Council of State representative Voting underway

Vote casting for Greater Accra Regional Council of State representative has started at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Hall for the Greater Accra Regional Council of State election.

A total of 58 delegates are expected to cast their ballots to elect a representative for the region, with the supervision of the Electoral Commission (EC), with the Greater Accra Regional Director of the EC, Mrs. Gladys Pinkrah, confirming the smooth conduct of the process.

Thirteen candidates are contesting the election in the Greater Accra Region. They include Afotey-Agbo Joseph Nii Laryea, Summertime Kwabillna Ampong, Sampson Seyram Kwadzo Agbemabiese, Horvey Charles Yaw, Redeemer Worwui, Joseph Tetten Sottie, Annan Helbert Nii Aryee, Musah Ziyad, Samuel Duah, Albert Borketey Naawu, Nene Drolor Bosso Adamtey (I), Edmund Siaw Akugbey, and Obed Nyarko.

The Council of State is an advisory body created under Articles 89 to 92 of the 1992 Constitution to provide counsel to the President in carrying out his responsibilities. Its members include a former Chief Justice, a former Chief of the Defence Staff, and a former Inspector-General of Police, all appointed by the President in consultation with Parliament. Additionally, the Council comprises the President of the National House of Chiefs, one elected representative from each region, and eleven other members appointed by the President.

The Council elects its chairman from among its members, and its term is linked to that of the sitting President, unless a member resigns, is permanently incapacitated, or is removed by the President with Parliament’s approval for reasons of misconduct or inability to perform their duties.

The Council’s responsibilities include advising the President on bills passed by Parliament and participating in important appointments, as mandated by the Constitution or other laws. The election, which began at 7am, is expected to conclude at 5pm today, with the results to be announced by the Electoral Commission.