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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 ¹. 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...

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. 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...

The DCE for Bongo Hon Peter Ayinbisa has procured over 100 motorkings with his common fund, he sought to use them as a bait to capture electorates for their votes instead of placing them at the assembly stores. Peter Ayinbisa (DCE for Bongo) Many reports and articles has been written to team Expertnews concerning the above brouhaha, even a faithful citizen who told us he's a neighbour to the DCE has posted on his Facebook wall that motorkings are currently packed at the DCE personal residence ready to be shared to many who the DCE perceives as strong pillars in various communities and has the capability in ensuring his victory come Dec 7, 2020. Click to read his message on Facebook. The DCE has been on the heat recently following a recent interview that the MP for Bongo had on Radio Bongo. The MP exposed the DCE's lies on several areas including the brouhaha surrounding the Balungo bridge construction, boreholes drilling etc. A recorded audio of the MP questioning and demandin...

  Let’s settle it here – Gov’t begs minority not to report Agyapa deal to London Stock Exchange. The Deputy Information Minister, Pius Enam Hadzide, has said that the Minority’s decision to report the controversial Agyapa deal to the London Stock Exchange will be an embarrassment to Ghana. According to him, there are several platforms in Ghana where the opposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC) could use to seek redress. He accused the NDC of engaging in acts to sabotage government projects and policies to satisfy their selfish interests at the expense of national interest. The Mineral Income Investment Fund (MIIF) set up Agyapa Royalties as an investment wing to trade off 49 % of its stake in the special purpose vehicle to raise $1 billion on the London Stock Market and the Ghana Stock Exchange for development projects. The company has been registered in the Jersey Island, a tax haven in the United Kingdom.The Minority and 15 civil society have been shadowboxing with the gove...

  “I have been receiving death threats after Composing A Song For Mahama and NDC” – ‘Mahama Afa’ Hit Maker The musician behind John Mahama’s 2020 campaign song though not official Mahama Afa Kojo Bee known to his relatives as Kojo Badu, an Obuasi based rapper has said he regrets composing and releasing the campaign song because of threats he is receiving from people. “I am a musician and not an NDC member. I have been in the industry for fifteen years now. But after dropping “Mahama Afa”, it has really exposed me to a lot of people that I never dream of meeting in my life. But I regret because I am also receiving lots of threats and being insulted. I can’t move freely in Obuasi now and I am not happy” he lamented. According to him in an interview with Sammy Flex TV on Showbiz Daily, he said he got the inspiration from the fact that this government has failed on it’s promises to the people of Ghana. “I composed this song based on the recent happenings in the country. Before NPP came...