Editorial
Let Christmas fill our hearts with love, joy, and peace
Too soon Christmas has returned, and the excitement it brings is building as many people have already begun celebrating and making frantic preparations for the day.
To put it briefly, Christians worldwide celebrate Christmas on December 25 to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, the divine son.
In the lead-up to the Day, churches and schools have been hosting special carol services, bringing religious celebration and the pleasure of the season into the air.
In addition to other fun activities, there are a variety of decorations with shimmering lights at roundabouts, in front of stores, on Christmas trees in homes, and gift-giving.
The warmth and love that Christmas provides to families and everyone else when loved ones join together to share joyful moments makes it a unique season.
Giving, sharing, and spreading love are the genuine essence of the Christmas season. It is a moment to consider the birth of Jesus Christ and the virtues he personified, like as kindness, forgiveness, and compassion.
The basic pleasures of spending time with loved ones, eating meals together, and giving thanks for the blessings in our lives should take precedence over the décor.
Remember those who are less fortunate and those experiencing medical emergencies during this time as you enjoy Christmas with your family.
Let us also prioritise giving to those in need, or just saying or doing something nice to someone who is having a hard time.
It is crucial that believers never lose sight of the actual purpose of Christmas. The significance of the day should not be diminished in any way by sharing the celebration with others.
We can make this Christmas genuinely special for both ourselves and other people if we embrace the giving and sharing attitude.
The Spectator wishes its cherished readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance.
Editorial
ECG PowerApp: A mixed bag of technical issues, uncredited payment concerns
Dear Editor,
On February 18, 2020, the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, launched the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) PowerApp, a mobile application designed in-house by staff of ECG.
It was to improve its service delivery to its customers.
The development of the app also meant that customers of ECG would now have the opportunity to purchase power and pay bills using their mobile phones.
That means customers of ECG would no longer have to join long queues to purchase power, but could now do that at their own convenience and in the comfort of their homes.
According to the Communication Officer, the PowerApp has increased annual revenue growth for the company.
He said as of April 2024, the new application system had increased its annual revenue growth by 128 per cent as compared to the old system at negative seven per cent.
Despite these reasons for which the app was developed and the benefits it has brought to ECG, there have been growing concerns among a section of the public on its use.
Some have argued that they were not credited after using the app to recharge their prepaid meter while the money was deducted from their MoMo accounts.
Such experience has made some customers vow not use the app to recharge their prepaid meters but rather go to prepaid vendors nearby to purchase credit. Some are even prepared to travel to far places to purchase prepaid credits.
I think such experience does not speak well of ECG because it could affect public trust in the company in its service delivery. This is the more reason why the ECG has to take the concerns raised by its customers seriously.
Kofi Bruce,
Mampong
Editorial
Our women can deliver
Dear Editor,
I write to congratulate the women that have so far caught the attention of President John Dramani Mahama for ministerial appointment.
So far, over 10 women have been vetted already and they all gave a very good account of themselves and I hope that they perform to the best of their abilities.
This is a good sign from President Mahama who demonstrated a strong resolve to provide an enabling environment for the women to be part of decision making by choosing a woman as his Vice President.
And true to his word, a number of women have been appointed in ministerial positions and others as presidential staffers.
I believe the other appointments to come would also have women making the cut.
This would be a morale booster for the young women out there who thinks that their position is the kitchen or in a man’s house as a wife.
This is a clear case of women given the urge to aim to rise above what society and traditional norms have set for them. I wish them well.
Maame Atta,
Kokompe
