Editorial
Crossing Mallam-Kasoa road, a nightmare

A section of the Mallam-Kasoa road with faded Zebra Crossing marking
Dear Editor,
Crossing the Mallam-Kasoa highway on a daily basis as a student is becoming frustrating and a nightmare, and I believe it is so with other commuters whose daily routine demands they do same.
This is as a result of the stress and dangers one is exposed to in attempting to cross the road.
The dangers exposed to both motorists and pedestrians are due to the absence of visible road signs and non-functioning traffic lights on the stretch.
In the absence of these signs or traffic lights, students from nearby schools including the Jayee University and other commuters stand for so many minutes in trying to cross to and from school.
The absence of these visible signs like the traffic light and pedestrian crossing means a field day for drivers who drive at top speed, having no recourse to pedestrians who want to cross.
Residents along this area complain daily about this problem occasioned by the nature of the road but it appears their concerns always fall on deaf ears.
The most difficult areas are the Jayee and Weija junctions.
I therefore, wish to use this platform to appeal to the Ministry of Roads and Highways and its allied agencies to inspect the situation in the area and ensure that the needed attention was given.
It is a situation that can be a threat to human life so the authorities must not wait for something bad to happen before something is done about it.
If there is something that can be done to make crossing safe for students and pedestrians, then it should be done now.
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Constance Konadu
Student, Jayee University College
Editorial
Clubs must be proactive to prevent violence at home grounds
Dear Editor,
The recent disturbances during a Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko on Sunday, February 2 in Nsoatre in the Bono region, which tragically resulted in the death of a dedicated supporter of Kotoko, have revealed the deep security issues affecting the growth of Ghana football.
The incident reveals the increasing lawlessness and violent behaviour of some football fans during and after games, the lack of proper security measures in place, and the failure to address violence in Ghanaian football.
Football is meant to unite, inspire, and entertain, not to claim lives. The loss of Francis Yaw Frimpong, aka Nana Pooley, is something that should never have happened, and justice must be served.
The Ghana Police Service has taken bold and expected steps by arresting suspects, but this should only be the beginning of a huge effort in eradicating football-related violence across the country.
Also, clubs should be held accountable for their actions and ensure proper measures to keep their venues security-ready and safe.
Strict punishments must be meted to people who involve themselves in football-related violence. Those found guilty of inciting or participating in hooliganism should face lifetime bans from venues with heavy fines and criminal prosecution.
To act as a deterrent, clubs whose supporters commit violent crimes should also be subject to severe sanctions, such as fines and point deductions. Additionally, campaigns for education and awareness must be planned in order to inform supporters who act ignorantly due to emotion and a lack of knowledge about the repercussions.
Finally, in order to stop additional harm, everyone should have access to better compensation and support for referees and players. Dissatisfaction with refereeing calls or unfavourable match conditions are the primary causes of violent events. Some of these conflicts can be avoided by making sure referees are properly protected, rewarded, and trained. Players, too, need to feel safe when stepping onto the pitch, knowing that their careers and lives are not at risk.
This tragic incident should serve as a wake-up call for all football lovers and demand concrete actions to be taken to prevent more violence and the possible collapse of our domestic league and damage to Ghana’s football reputation. The GFA, clubs, security agencies, and fans must come together to fight this cancer, which is almost taking over our game.
Enoch Ntiamoah,
Nkawkaw
Editorial
Our MPs must show good character
Dear Editor,
I am one of the many Ghanaians that got disappointed over recent happenings in Ghana’s legislative house, Parliament.
It is a house of ‘Honourables’ and on paper, nothing can erase that or take that away from them.
However, they have a lot of work to do if they want Ghanaians to maintain that high respect and regard we have for them.
The behaviour of the Members of Parliament, especially those on the minority NPP at the Vetting Committee left Ghanaians so disappointed in them.
It looks funny sometimes watching how they shoved each other and destroy tables and microphones, properties acquired with the taxpayers money. Clearly, they don’t care how our resources were spent but that is a duty.
Despite the apologies offered, I think members involved in the fracas must wholeheartedly accept responsibility for their actions and together pay for the properties destroyed. For me, that will serve as true remorse.
Sammy Morgan,
Okaikwei