A 32-year-old gold dealer, Maxwell Boakye, has emerged as the elected representative of the Western Region to the Council of State.

The businessman secured 17 out of 28 votes in a keenly contested election.

He defeated eight other contenders in the election held Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Some of the other contenders are Akwasi Nsiah-Awuah, Adjei Clement, Nana Akosua Gyamfiaba II, Nana Nkanomako IV, Nana Bonya Kofi VI, Morttey Ernest Selorm, Jacob Oppon-Acquah, and Mohammed Danjumah Alhassan.

The Council of State is a constitutional advisory body established under Article 89 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.

It has appointed and elected members who advise the president on governance issues.

Each region elects a representative, and others are appointed based on their expertise and experience.

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