<p>Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has criticised the government following the resignation of former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo from the Council of State, describing the development as a worrying milestone in Ghana's democratic governance.</p><p>Reacting to reports of Justice Akuffo's resignation, Anyidoho said the departure of such a high-profile member from the constitutional advisory body was unprecedented and reflected poorly on the current administration.</p><p>According to him, the resignation sets what he described as a "negative record" for the government, raising questions about the management of state institutions and relations with key public figures.</p><p>Sophia Akuffo, a former Chief Justice and respected jurist, was sworn into the Council of State by President John Dramani Mahama in February 2025 as one of the presidential appointees to the constitutional body. Reports indicate that she tendered her resignation and has not participated in the council's activities for some time.</p><p>The Council of State serves as an advisory body to the President on matters of national importance and governance. The resignation of one of its most prominent members has generated public discussion, with political observers seeking clarity on the circumstances surrounding her decision.</p><p>Anyidoho's comments add to the growing political debate over the implications of the resignation and its significance for the administration.</p><p>Neither Sophia Akuffo nor the Presidency has publicly outlined the specific reasons behind her decision to step down from the Council of State.</p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The views and opinions expressed by individuals quoted in this article are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official editorial policy, position, or views of the publisher and its associates.</p>