Editorial
GFA must listen to Ghanaian fans
Dear Editor,
The manner issues about our national teams are handled in this country must be revised for us to move forward as a nation.
Characteristically, Black Stars coach Chris Hughton faced the axe after the team’s disastrous run at the AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire.
As if that was not enough, the rest of the technical team members were all dismissed following the announcement of the dissolution of the team by the Ghana Football Association Executive Committee.
Interestingly, the major architects of the disappointment, the players and decision makers have been left to stay in office to continue with the rot.
And when the team is reassembled, these heartbreakers will find their way into it.
It is very difficult to blame government for some of these procedures because of a perceived FIFA ‘covering’ on them but the time has come for Ghanaians to find a way to get them to also face some of the sanctions.
This is because they make inputs in the selection of players and have favourites among them.
Clearly, it also appears the FA has no regard for Ghanaians so calls to sideline some of the players are usually ignored and they expect the same people with little regard to buy tickets to the stadium to watch the team. How can fans pay to watch players they don’t want to see? That’s impossible.
It is time some of these footballers become more accountable to Ghanaians else we must leave their football for them.
Antoinette Quarcoo
Ablekuma
Editorial
ECG PowerApp: A mixed bag of technical issues, uncredited payment concerns
Dear Editor,
On February 18, 2020, the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, launched the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) PowerApp, a mobile application designed in-house by staff of ECG.
It was to improve its service delivery to its customers.
The development of the app also meant that customers of ECG would now have the opportunity to purchase power and pay bills using their mobile phones.
That means customers of ECG would no longer have to join long queues to purchase power, but could now do that at their own convenience and in the comfort of their homes.
According to the Communication Officer, the PowerApp has increased annual revenue growth for the company.
He said as of April 2024, the new application system had increased its annual revenue growth by 128 per cent as compared to the old system at negative seven per cent.
Despite these reasons for which the app was developed and the benefits it has brought to ECG, there have been growing concerns among a section of the public on its use.
Some have argued that they were not credited after using the app to recharge their prepaid meter while the money was deducted from their MoMo accounts.
Such experience has made some customers vow not use the app to recharge their prepaid meters but rather go to prepaid vendors nearby to purchase credit. Some are even prepared to travel to far places to purchase prepaid credits.
I think such experience does not speak well of ECG because it could affect public trust in the company in its service delivery. This is the more reason why the ECG has to take the concerns raised by its customers seriously.
Kofi Bruce,
Mampong
Editorial
Our women can deliver
Dear Editor,
I write to congratulate the women that have so far caught the attention of President John Dramani Mahama for ministerial appointment.
So far, over 10 women have been vetted already and they all gave a very good account of themselves and I hope that they perform to the best of their abilities.
This is a good sign from President Mahama who demonstrated a strong resolve to provide an enabling environment for the women to be part of decision making by choosing a woman as his Vice President.
And true to his word, a number of women have been appointed in ministerial positions and others as presidential staffers.
I believe the other appointments to come would also have women making the cut.
This would be a morale booster for the young women out there who thinks that their position is the kitchen or in a man’s house as a wife.
This is a clear case of women given the urge to aim to rise above what society and traditional norms have set for them. I wish them well.
Maame Atta,
Kokompe
