Editorial
Congratulations, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang!
Ghana’s first female vice president elect, Her Excellency Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has been praised by gender advocates for making history for her country.
Her accomplishment is indeed remarkable and serves as a beacon of hope for women and girls in Ghana and throughout Africa, encouraging them to dream big and work hard to attain greatness in all that they do.
It demonstrates how far Ghana has come in advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality, which will encourage more women to enter the political and public service fields in the future.
The Spectator congratulates her and everyone else who gained parliamentary seats. We are confident that her accomplishment will inspire young girls to overcome all obstacles in life and achieve tremendous success in the future.
Her success will undoubtedly be greatly aided by her extensive experience, passion for the vulnerable, simplicity and humility. We pray for God’s guidance, wisdom, and protection for her.
It is an outstanding accomplishment In addition to being the first female vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC). Besides, she has a wealth of experience and dedicated to various sectors of national development
It is understandable why she has reaffirmed her dedication to empowerment and inclusivity and promised to clear the path for others to follow in her trailblazing role.
The Spectator is hopeful that Ghana will achieve more gender parity as a result of the President’s approval of the Affirmative Action and Gender Equity law.
We hope that, her election as Ghana’s first vice president “will be about fostering opportunity for everyone rather than pursuing personal glory.”
“This is a big responsibility, and I don’t intend to travel the journey alone. All of you are involved,” she said.
We believe that she will make a positive impact as Vice President of Ghana.
The Spectator, therefore, implores everyone, regardless of gender or political affiliation, to support her to thrive for Mother Ghana.
Well done! Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
Editorial
New Bortianor roads need urgent attention
Dear Editor,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to the notice of the authorities and responsible agencies to the dire state of roads in New Bortianor in the Greater Accra region.
These roads, which serve as vital links for commuters, residents and businesses, are significantly deteriorated, causing immense damage to vehicles and affecting the well-being of various businesses.
The roads have developed potholes and have been rendered impassable due to the constant erosion during the rainy season
Anytime it rains, the area gets flooded and in the process cover those roads, trapping vehicles and endangering pedestrians.
In dry conditions, the dust from the area poses serious health issues for regular commuters and the community as a whole.
Those affected most are children and the elderly.
Residents have openly raised concerns about the dilapidated state of most of the roads in the vicinity, yet little to no action has been taken to address this dire situation.
Some already constructed roads are also beginning to lose shape due to lack of maintenance, affecting transportation and the local economy. It is hindering businesses and discouraging investment in the area.
I, therefore, wish to appeal to the appropriate authorities to prioritise concerns from the area with immediate effect.
The people of New Bortianor deserve better infrastructure to guarantee their safety, health and livelihoods.
I trust your esteemed newspaper will give this matter the necessary attention by publishing this letter to amplify the community’s concerns.
Thank you for the time and consideration. I look forward to seeing this issue highlighted in your publication.
Jesse Nnaji
Studen, Jayee University College
New Bortianor – Accra,
Editorial
My mum is jealous
I am an 18-year old girl and I’m planning to leave home because of my mother’s attitude.
She picks on me unduly and she finds faults with everything I do.
We have always been very close and I therefore find it very difficult to accept the present situation.
I mentioned this to my friend and she suggested that my mother is jealous of me. Is it possible for my mother to be jealous of me?
Adubea, Takyiman.
Dear Adubea,
I don’t think your mum is jealous of you at all. It is possible that she is having a problem and is unknowingly taking it out on you.
Show a little tolerance and if you are close to your mother, she might even eventually tell you what is worrying her.
Don’t listen to your friends, they might give you bad advice.
