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New Era Begins: President Mahama Reconstitutes Boards and Corporations

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New Era Begins: President Mahama Reconstitutes Boards and Corporations In accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), a new chapter has begun in Ghana's governance as all members of statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils appointed by the former President or a former Minister of State have ceased to hold office ยน. As of January 7, 2025, these members have formally relinquished their positions, paving the way for the assumption of office by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama. This transition marks a significant milestone in Ghana's democratic process, ensuring a smooth handover of power and continuity of governance. Key Provisions of the Presidential (Transition) Act The Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012, outlines the framework for the transfer of power from one democratically elected President to another. The Act establishes the Transition Team, co-chaired by the incumbent President and the President-elect, to facilitate a se...

VIDEO: If This Country Goes To War, It Will Be On Your Head - Hon. Edward Bawa To Electoral Commission Chairlady Jean Mensa.

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If This Country Goes To War, It Will Be On Your Head - Hon. Edward Bawa To Electoral Commission Chairlady Jean Mensa. The Honourable MP For Bongo,  Hon. Edward Abambire Bawa has chastised the chair lady for the Electoral Commission Of Ghana over her recent strife to have only the Ghana Card as the only required document for registration of the Voters ID. During the EC Boss delivery on the floor of parliament earlier today concerning the new EC C.I for the 2024 General Elections, She insisted on the need to use only the Ghana Card as basis and eligibility for registration of the Voters ID. She denounced the relevance of Birth certificate and passport. This her stance was what pushed the honorable MP for Bongo to site election related violence that occured in neighbouring countries like Cote D'Ivoire etc. The law maker further pointed it out to the EC Boss that should Incase Ghana's long outstanding peace gets disrupted because of election related violence and wars, it will be ...

ORGIIS Ghana Organized a Simulation, Community Flood And Drought Plan Session for Various Stakeholders And The Kunkua Community.

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A simulation community flood and drought management plan session for various stakeholders and Kunkua-Daliga community members. The Organistion for Indigenous Initiatives and Sustainability (ORGIIS, Ghana) has collaborated with Water resource commission to organize a simulation community flood and drought management plan session for various stakeholders who are key players when it comes to flood and drought issues. This has become necessary after the organization for indigenous initiatives and sustainability (ORGIIS Ghana) has installed early warning systems such as a meteorological station, a community information center and a first aid kit to the community members. A committee was set up and trained on how to provide first aid assistance to a victim before calling on the professional health worker.  Below are the list of stakeholders in the engagement: NADMO Ghana health service Agriculture department of Bongo The Bongo District Assembly Chief and elders Women groups and youth gro...

NDC Parliamentary Caucus Statement on the Nana Addo - Serwaa Broni Scandal.

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NDC Parliamentary Caucus Statement on the Nana Addo - Serwaa Broni Scandal. After the much anticipated interview between Kelvin Taylor and Serwaa Broni who has been in the news sometime now for the speculations he made about H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, The NDC caucus released a statement seeking to add their voice to the matter. Their statement reads; The NDC Caucus in Parliament has become aware of very scandalous allegations contained in an interview granted Mr. Ekow Kevin Taylor by Madam Evelyn Serwaa Broni on Easter Sunday the 17th of April, 2022. These allegations, if proven to be true, raise grave charges of abuse of office, human right violations and conduct which bring the high office of President of Ghana into disrepute. The NDC Caucus has consequently requested and obtained a copy of the full interview in issue for further study, transcription and legal analysis. The caucus will very soon convey to Ghanaians the actions to be taken on the basis of the outcome of the ongo...

We Will Complete The Rural Electrification Works For Your Communities Before The End Of The Year - Energy Minister To Hon.Edward Bawa.

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We Will Complete The Rural Electrification Works For Your Communities Before The End Of The Year - Energy Minister To Hon.Edward Bawa. It's well noting that during the NDC regime, a lot of rural electrification works were ongoing and some were slated to take place in several communities in the Bongo constituency. Below are the communities in the Bongo constituency that were beneficiaries of the rural electrification project. Bogrigo, Apuwongo, Yikene, Beo Boki, Kansingo,Sapooro,Atanpintin,Apatanga,Akulyoo,Soe Agomo,Bongo Zui, Akunduo,Ayoopia-Agaake, Sikabiisi and Abokobiisi. However after the 2016 general elections, these projects were stopped when the NPP government took charge of the affairs of the nation . The Hon MP for Bongo therefore took it upon himself to drag the Minister for Energy to the floor of Parliament to answer questions pertaining to this electrification project halts at various communities in his constituency. Below is the answer from the Minister For Energy in p...

The Vea Irrigation Dam Spillway Menace Will Be Fixed In Six (6) Months From Today - Minister for Roads and Highways To Hon. Edward Bawa.

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The Vea Irrigation Dam Spillway Menace will be fixed in 6 months from today - Minister for Roads and Highways to Hon. Edward Bawa. The Vea dam spillway has been a headache to the  people of vea and the Bongo district at large.  During rainy seasons, people find it difficult to cross from Vea to Gowrie, Yariga etc and the vice versa due to the poor road network and absence of bridges. With the poor road network as the main cause, a lot of people do make use of the boats which usually comes with a fee by the boat owner(s). Mr. Saddat Hamidu crossing over to his worksite using a boat. It is therefore a great concern and the MP for Bongo, Honourable Edward Bawa couldn't have turned a deaf ear to his people than to drag the Minister for Roads and Highways to Parliament to answer questions as to when the government will come to salvage the situation. Below are pictures of questions asked by the  Honourable MP. The Minister after it all stated that the issue will be solved in 6m...

Honourable Edward Bawa Paid A Surprise Visit To Namoo Youth.

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Honourable Edward Bawa Paid A Surprise Visit To Namoo Youth. The Member of Parliament for Bongo, Hon. Edward Bawa on Thursday September 30, 2021 paid a surprise visit to Namoo Youth to interact with them and other constituents. Hon. Edward Bawa with Youth at Namoo Boarder football field. Hon. Bawa at Oware Base (Namoo Market) The law maker went round all parts of the Namoo market where he took time to play games with the youth as well as to interact with the market women and apprentices. Hon. Edward Bawa playing cards with Youth at Namoo Market Square. In his interactions, He indicated that Parliament was on recess, and as part of his activities he was there to find out how they were faring and to also know their expectations from him in this his second tenure at Parliament. Hon. Bawa listening to the pleas of a Mother at the Namoo Market. Hon. Bawa at a Smock Weaving Center. The youth in general and the kids were very excited with The Mp's presence and encouraged him to continue ...