Editorial
Clear water paths to reduce flooding
Dear Editor,
The weekend’s torrential rain in many areas of the country truly exposed a bigger problem we have neglected as a country.
Many areas got flooded within an hour of the last rains. Places around the Kotoka International Airport, Dworwulu and Abbossey Okai near Kaneshie were not spared.
Among the many videos that emerged, I found the Abbossey Okai area as one that we must take a second look at and do something quickly about it.
It was scary how flood waters covered both sections of the road, blocked vehicular traffic as passengers on public and private vehicles were moved to higher grounds with the help of a ladder.
Others had to find their own ways to move to places to guarantee their safety.
This issue about flooding has become a ritual despite the
commentaries by politicians and technocrats on how to solve it.
We all admit the problem has been a result of our drains, most of which are choked with rubbish from households and plastic.
However, the discussion on how to deal with this problem ends after the rains subside. After that, we wait for another rainy season for the rains to come and start procuring mats, containers, clothes, food and other stuff to support those worse affected.
With more rains expected, the authorities must know it was time to walk the talk and start implementing measures that would stop or minimise these floods which sometimes endangers the lives of people.
Kwame Osei Karikari,
Dansoman
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
