Editorial
Winneba- Swedru road needs attention
The deteriorating nature of the road
Dear Editor,
Kindly permit me to use this column of your esteemed newspaper to bring to the notice of the concerned authorities, the deteriorating nature of the Winneba- Swedru road.
The condition of the road is very terrible and pathetic.
There are many potholes on the road, making it difficult for drivers to navigate their ways through.
This does not only slow down traffic but also cause several accidents.
The road users and most importantly residents living closer to the roadside face great inconvenience.
The potholes become the breeding grounds for mosquitoes as they occupy the stagnant water gathered on the stretch.
Also, passengers especially pregnant women on board these vehicles endure a long period of discomfort as cars go through the bumps.
It has been like this for over four years and nothing has been done about the bad nature of the road.
Residents on the Winneba- Swedru road are calling on the appropriate authorities to come to their aid and take a swift action into fixing the road.
Nicholas Nyarkoh, Swedru.
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
