According to Article 89(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the Council of State is “to counsel the President in the performance of his functions.”

The Council of State consists of:

(a) The following persons appointed by the President in consultation with Parliament—

(b) The President of the National House of Chiefs;

(c) One representative from each region of Ghana elected, in accordance with regulations made by the Electoral Commission under article 51 of this Constitution, by an electoral college comprising representatives from each of the districts in the region nominated by the District Assemblies in the region; and

(d) Eleven other members appointed by the President.

The election of regional representatives is conducted by the Electoral Commission on the first-past-the-post formula. Election of the Council of State is not open to the general voting public but through an Electoral College made up of two (2) representatives nominated by each District Assembly.

Any registered voter who is a citizen of Ghana and of sound mind, can contest as a candidate.

The elections will take place on Tuesday, 11th February, 2025, at all regional capitals.

Forms can be downloaded from the website of the Electoral Commission.

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