Editorial
Remove faulty vehicles from roadsides
A defective vehiclewhich has
impeded movement
Dear Editor,
I want to bring to the notice of the appropriate authorities concerned about an action by some drivers which has become an issue and needs to be addressed before it becomes too late.
The parking of faulty cars at roadsides by some drivers especially from Pig Farm area to Circle in Accra poses danger not to drivers alone but to pedestrians and passengers.
It also causes unnecessary traffic on that stretch of the road and waste passengers time.
The road is a single lane yet drivers go ahead to park their cars at the sides, leaving very narrow spaces for drivers to navigate against oncoming vehicles.
This has on many occasions created rift between drivers as they struggle to meander their way through the narrow space left.
On my way to work last Monday, I witnessed two drivers who almost crashed due to this same issue. Likewise, there have been several accidents recorded over the years as a result of the menace on that stretch of road.
I want to urge appropriate authorities responsible for such vehicles to act as soon as possible to find a way to address it before it results in further damages.
Also, the government and other road safety authorities must endeavour to remove faulty vehicles from the roads for smooth driving and also prevent accidents from occurring.
Linda Segbefia
Accra
Editorial
Don’t prophesy to cause fear and panic
Dear Editor,
Curtains on the year 2024, is gradually drawing to close, with many, achieving their dreams while others hope for a better 2025.
Amidst this, churches have planned their watch night services with various themes for the night hoping to give Christians and Ghanaians at large a chance to enter the New Year with optimism.
At the service, there will prophecies or predictions for the coming year, with some causing fear and panic among the populace.
In the year 2021, the Ghana Police Service banned prophecies during 31st night services, also known as watch night services.
Such prophecies, according to the police has caused fear and panic among targeted persons
It seems churches and their leaders have forgotten about this ban, I wish to call in the police to remind the churches to enforce the ban which were mostly about the death of prominent persons in the society.
I believe this will again bring sanity into the Christianity and the society at whole
Editorial
Provide adequate security for Christmas
Christmas is four days away and Ghanaians are preparing feverishly for the grand occasion.
It is a momentous occasion on the calendar of Christians. It marks the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
After the various church services to mark it, the whole atmosphere turns into one for merrymaking while people also share gifts to friends and family members.
Interestingly, the same period witnesses a surge in criminal activities as cases of armed robbery, phone snatching and other negative vices happen.
That is the reason why I want to appeal to the security agencies to be watchful within the period.
The Police, especially is already stretched as a result of the recent elections held and preparation for the January 7 swearing in ceremony to follow but that should not leave criminals with a field day.
Just as the service intensify patrols within the period, I wish to appeal for a repetition of the exercise to curb crime in the society.
Residents can also help in this regard by providing information on the activities of strange characters in our various vicinities.
With these in place, one can be sure that the celebration would be peaceful and enjoyable, devoid of troubles
