Legal practitioner and JoyNews' Newsfile host, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of the Council of State, stating that it has contributed very little to the country's development.

He argued that based on his understanding of the work of the Council, it has not achieved any significant accomplishments. “The last time I checked, history reveals that they have failed woefully; they have been very abysmal,” he remarked.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, February 12, Samson Anyenini explained that he has long reflected on the performance of the Council and has not been enthused at all, however, he said he has been urged to remain restrained in his opinions about them.

He contended that over the years, the Council has devolved into a "wasteful, needless, and useless" body.

He further argued that those elected to represent the regions on the Council should possess substantial experience and education, however, this has not been the case, alleging examples of all manner of people finding their way onto the Council.

Mr Anyenini insisted that only well-educated and experienced individuals should be members of the Council, and called for the 11 members who would be appointed by the president to be chosen without political influence.