Editorial
An obvious, lurking danger
A worker cutting a fallen tree to allow traffic to flow
Dear Editor,
Please permit me space in your popular newspaper to bring to the attention of authorities, especially the Department of Parks and Gardens (DPG) as well as the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) on last week’s storm that hit part of Accra.
At the Cantonment area, a huge tree fell and caused massive destruction to property.
Gladly, there was no life lost and it enjoyed massive media coverage as personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) moved in to cut the huge branches that destroyed vehicles and motorbikes.
There were other places that witnessed similar incident that had little impact but instead of ignoring them, it would be appropriate for the above mentioned authorities to put in place mechanism to avoid such dangers as the rains set in.
At the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) area, there were a few broken trees as a result of the storm.
A few advertising boards were also sited scattered around.
These are signs of what could befall us when it rains heavily accompanied with storm.
Driving around town, one can see a number of these huge trees that also look dry; they are the ones that pose the threat. It is time the DPG take a second look at them.
They should either consider pruning or cut them entirely and plant new ones to replace them. Personally, that would guarantee the safety of unfortunate ones that are caught outside by the rains so that rushing to take shelter do not turn disastrous.
Mike Prempeh,
Accra
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
