Editorial
Stop indiscriminate bush burning
One of the biggest hazards to the environment is indiscriminate bush burning, which has detrimental consequences on the ecosystem, destroying homes, and agricultural land.
In addition, the quantity of smoke in the air might lead to respiratory disorders and other health concerns.
According to a report from our regional correspondent, young people in Ghana’s Northern Region are increasingly burning indiscriminately through the bush in pursuit of rodents, especially during the harmattan season.
According to the report, the majority of these youths light grasses on fire in an attempt to locate and chase after rodents.
However, in the process, the fire gets out of control, destroying nearby buildings and commodities. Due to this improper behaviour in the area during the dry season, the majority of people have lost their farms and other belongings.
The issue is becoming increasingly worrying, particularly in light of the government’s actions but its seeming inability to find long-term solutions.
The Northern Regional Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Manager, Mr. Abu Iddrisu, claims that despite his organisation’s efforts to raise community awareness of the dangers of bush burning through radio and occasionally television, the locals continue to disregard the advisories.
The Spectator expresses worry over this practice and calls on the government to outlaw it in order to protect people, property, and the environment.
We completely agree with Mr. Iddrisu’s request that the government bring legal action against those who break the law in order to discourage others from doing the same.
Additionally, funding is required for the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to educate the public about the risks associated with careless bush burning in the many villages within their purview.
Farmers should get bushfire management training from the EPA in cooperation with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other stakeholders in order to contain bushfires.
To prevent careless bush burning, especially during current harmattan season, all hands must be on deck in order to protect people and property.
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
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
