Editorial
Fix roads leading to tourist sites
The tourism industry has the potential to develop, therefore maintaining the roads that lead to tourist sites is essential to drawing both domestic and foreign visitors.
Unfortunately, several of the roads leading to popular tourist destinations are in poor condition, which deters tourists from going there and ultimately affects the nation’s ability to generate income for economic growth.
The route that leads to the Kwahu Paragliding facility in the Eastern region is one area that needs improvement.
In view of that, the Kwahu Traditional Council (KTC) has urged the government through the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to expedite action on the construction of roads leading to the Kwahu Paragliding sites and other tourist sites.
The Council claims that since 2005, the roads have been in appalling condition and that the reconstruction efforts that were initiated have not yet been completed.
These sentiments were raised at a media launch of the 2024 edition of the Kwahu Easter Paragliding festival to commemorate the Easter celebration from March 29.
The Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival was being badly impacted by the situation, according to the Council, since many tourists were being discouraged from attending the event.
The chiefs contend that if the issue is not resolved, it may cause attendees to become less interested in the festival, particularly those from the diaspora, and negatively impact revenue generation.
The Spectator agrees with Kwahu Abene’s Krontihene, Nana Simpeh Owiredu II, who expressed to the media how long overdue it was to rebuild the road that leads to the paragliding locations.
The poor state of the road hindered the festival’s celebration, according to Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in charge of Operations (GTA), Mr. Ekow Sampson. As a result, government work to improve the road was initiated in order to guarantee convenient tourist transportation.
We join the Krontihene in pleading with the GTA to expeditiously complete construction in order to guarantee seamless transportation to the locations. Additionally, we request that the GTA not overlook other relevant amenities in favour of the paragliding event.
Since the festival’s founding in 2005, it has already had a positive effect on raising awareness, developing infrastructure, and creating jobs.
If the authorities took decisive action to resolve this issue more people would be encouraged to attend the event and the nation would earn more money.
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
