Editorial
Happy 67th anniversary to all Ghanaians!
Ghana will celebrate its 67th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule on March 6, which falls on a Wednesday.
Our former leaders battled for our independence under the leadership of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana.
After a protracted struggle for independence, Ghana became the first nation in Sub-Saharan Africa to be free of British colonial rule; as a result, she celebrates her Independence Day on March 6 every year to honour this wonderful accomplishment.
A person who lives to be sixty-seven is no minor accomplishment; one would assume that at this age, they have experienced many accomplishments, and the same is true for our country, Ghana.
Despite the challenges, our country has undoubtedly made great progress in a number of areas, including the arts and entertainment, travel, tourism, fashion, health, and education among others.
Rich natural resources that have been exploited for profit, including gold, diamonds, bauxite, and manganese, are also a blessing for Ghana.
Ghana should be proud of its 67 years of independence as, in spite of obstacles, we have made significant progress toward democratisation from military dictatorship.
The Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua, is getting ready to hold this year’s national independence celebration with the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride.”
His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the president of Ghana, is slated to attend the event together with other dignitaries.
Ghanaians will celebrate in their traditional attire, particularly kente, to highlight their rich cultural heritage to the world.
Interesting events to mark the anniversary will be held across the nation, including fun fairs, street jams, parties, and many more.
In order to ensure a seamless, tranquil, and prosperous celebration, the Spectator exhorts all participants to celebrate modestly and to act in love and unity.
We hope that Koforidua will play home to an extraordinary and historic occasion that will proudly present Ghana’s accomplishments and rich cultural heritage to the world, which will undoubtedly contribute to the growth of the local economy.
We pray that God will bless our homeland Ghana and make it great and strong.
On this occasion of Ghana’s 67th independence celebration the Spectator wishes all Ghanaians a happy anniversary.
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
