EXPLAINER: What does the Council of State do?

The Council may also, upon request or on its own initiative, consider matters being dealt with by the President, a Minister of State, Parliament or another constitutional authority and make recommendations.

Make recommendations on national issues The Council can consider and make recommendations on matters being handled by the President, a Minister of State, Parliament or any other authority established by the Constitution.

What the Council of State does not do Council of State member rubbishes Paul Adom-Otchere’s ‘constitutional sin’ remark ‎ It is important to note that the Council of State is an advisory body and does not replace the President or Parliament or exercise executive power on behalf of the government.