Editorial
Congratulation! King Charles III of Great Britain
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave the crowd after the ceremony
Dear Editor,
The old order changeth yielding place to new. Lest one old custom should corrupt the world. God fulfils Himself in many ways. I have lived my life and that which I have done, may God Himslef make pure…But thou, if thou should not see my face again, pray for my soul” — King Arthur of Great Britain, ancient time.
It is much considered that Prince Charles’ coronation which took place on Saturday, 6th May, 2023, at Burkingham Palace, England, attracted numerous world leaders. Prominent among them were delegations from the Former British colonies of which Ghana’s President, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, The Asantehene, King Osei Tutu II, and others were there to grace the ceremony.
By courtesy of CITI TV, viewers were able to witness the grandeous dimension of the ceremony which was not only solemn, but also with an air of mixed feelings of sadness and joyous moments.
Sadness, because Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, of blessed memory, who had immensely endeared herself to the world was no more to be accorded Britain’s National Anthem of “God Save the Queen”, but whilst in her deep eternal peaceful rest, had her son, as required by British culture and norms to be accordingly crowned King Charles III of Great Britain in her succession.
May I at this moment ask readers to join me heartily say congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III and to hereby join all the British people in singing the chorus of the new British National Anthem, “God Save the King….”
It is our earnest prayer that the new King be equally granted longer life whilst on the throne and be of great blessing not only to the people of Great Britain but the world at large.
It is also believed that Britain as well as the world will have to accord unflinching support to the New King just as he in turn will have to be fair and firm in the discharge of the onerous responsibility that lies ahead of him to ensure lasting world peace, stability and order.
Considering the wide range in age difference between King Charles III and his immediate predecessor, Queen Elizabeth II in the ascension to the sacred British Throne, let us all with one accord wish King Charles III success on the throne in the years ahead.
J.K Tetteh-Kpojie,
P.O.Box 10, Somanya, E/R.
0557672086
Editorial
Make Heritage Day celebration compulsory for workers
Dear Editor,
I want to use this platform to suggest that the celebration of Heritage Month is declared compulsory, especially for workers in state agencies.
It is very interesting watching broadcasters adorned in diverse traditional regalia on our screens, telling the stories of the various tribes in the country.
But away from the television sets, there is practically nothing to see in town suggesting the celebration of such an important activity.
Once in the month, we also see our school children celebrating the event by dressing to depict where they come from.
But just as was done with the Chocolate Day celebration, I wish to suggest that workers in state agencies are forced to partake in the event. Within that month, every working staff should be made to dress in African prints or ones that would show where they come from.
That, to a large extent would give people a lot of education about their ancestry and their cultural values.
I have a few friends that are Gas from the Greater Accra region but because their parents stayed in other regions and gave birth to them outside Accra, they have little or no idea about where they actually come from.
Some of these activities would go a long way to educate such people to know their real homes.
I expect the Ministry of Tourism to play an active role in the success of this exercise.
Stella Twum,
Central Region
Editorial
Make Heritage Day celebration compulsory for workers
Dear Editor,
I want to use this platform to suggest that the celebration of Heritage Month is declared compulsory, especially for workers in state agencies.
It is very interesting watching broadcasters adorned in diverse traditional regalia on our screens, telling the stories of the various tribes in the country.
But away from the television sets, there is practically nothing to see in town suggesting the celebration of such an important activity.
Once in the month, we also see our school children celebrating the event by dressing to depict where they come from.
But just as was done with the Chocolate Day celebration, I wish to suggest that workers in state agencies are forced to partake in the event. Within that month, every working staff should be made to dress in African prints or ones that would show where they come from.
That, to a large extent would give people a lot of education about their ancestry and their cultural values.
I have a few friends that are Gas from the Greater Accra region but because their parents stayed in other regions and gave birth to them outside Accra, they have little or no idea about where they actually come from.
Some of these activities would go a long way to educate such people to know their real homes.
I expect the Ministry of Tourism to play an active role in the success of this exercise.
Stella Twum,
Central Region
