Fix tilted electric pole at Sokode-Gbogame Rome

Tilted electric pole at Sokode Gbogame Rome

Dear Editor,

I would like to draw the attention of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ho municipality of a tilted live electric pole located at Sokode-Gbogame Rome

The tilted electric pole was initially reported to ECG exactly a year ago by the residents afterwards, which saw an initial assessment from the company.

However, despite the frequent visits of ECG officials to the area for regular maintenance, the pole seemed abandoned as it still remains a threat to residents, passersby and visitors.

The abandoned pole if not swiftly addressed could lead to loss of lives and properties of residents especially during a rainfall or a thunderstorm.

Residents of Sokode -Gbogame Rome are therefore calling on the authorities of

ECG in the municipality and by far the region to as a matter of urgency take appropriate steps to fix the tilted electric pole.

When the pole is fixed, residents would heave a sigh of relief as they had lived in fear for about a year.

I believe when much efforts are put into fixing the pole, it would be completed in no time and help save lives and property of residents.

Yayra Mensah,

Sokode- Gbogame.

Fix railway crossing point on Circle-Kaneshie road

Dear Editor,

After the construction of the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (Accra Dubai), Ghanaian were full of belief that it could solve at least a few of the problems drivers and commuters faced.

But currently, any regular user of the area would confirm that things have rather skyrocketed.

Sanitation is a big issue as the area. Traffic congestion has become something else while street lights and traffic lights in the area are nonfunctional.

Making matters worse is the regular traffic on the stretch of the Circle-Kaneshie caused by the bad nature of the railway crossing.

It is so bad that motorist are forced to slow down to cross from whichever direction they are coming from.

During the rainy season, it becomes worse as vehicles break down in the large pool of water that gathers at the place.

I wish to appeal to the Roads and Highways ministry or whichever agency is responsible for road maintenance to fix that part of the road.

As a result, public transport operators are forced to divert routes to avoid that area and in the process, causing commotion between drivers and passengers.

I feel that problem must be fixed before the rains set in. Thank you for the space.

Awuah Martin,

Kasoa, C/R

Make celebration of Heritage Month compulsory

Heritage or Ghana Month is an annual event held in March to commemorate Ghana’s Independence and rich cultural heritage.

The event, which is celebrated across the country is gradually gaining momentum as schools and organisations have been patronising the event with various activities and programmes displaying Ghana’s rich culture.

Recently, in a vibrant display of Ghana’s culture students of Antoa Senior High School in the Ashanti Region joined forces with the Centre for National Culture (CNC) to launch the 2025 Ghana Month celebration.

According to our reporter, the event was a mixture of traditional cloth demonstrations, dance lessons, poetry recitals, and proverbs competitions as students and staff donned colourful traditional attires, showcasing their rich cultural heritage with infectious enthusiasm.

Some organisation like media houses were also not left out in the celebration of Ghana Month with Newscasters dressed in their traditional attires showcasing their culture while reading the news.

Such celebrations should be encouraged as one of the excited students of Antoa SHS exclaimed, “I never knew how rich our Ghanaian culture was until today. I’m proud to be Ghanaian.” This is a testimony of how the celebration will remind students of their roots and instill in them national values.

Ghana has so many cultures which are hidden and its time to make these cultures to project our rich Ghanaian culture to the outside world.

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) should collaborate with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and Ghana Dance Ensemble to make the Ghana Month more visible in schools by organising activities to educate students on Ghanaian cultural values and norms, to promote national pride and identity.

The Spectator encourages the organisers to extend the celebration to more schools. This can be done through debates, essay writing competitions, among others to share Ghana’s rich heritage. It will help to revive the cultural spirit among the youth to become ambassadors of Ghana’ culture.

GTA must also take advantage of Ghana Month and team up with the hospitality industry such as restaurants, hoteliers, Chop Bar operators, among others to organise a traditional cuisine festival like cooking and eating competitions among organisations and associations to boost tourism in Ghana. Such competitions will give people insight into the preparations of Ghanaian local foods and drinks, and promote healthy living in families. The fashion industry should also come on board to help take Ghana Month a notch higher.

In the words of the Acting Regional Director of the CNC in the Ashanti Region, Mr Peter Kofi Marfo “Let us Wear Ghana, Eat Ghana, See Ghana, Speak Ghana, Hear and Dance Ghana, together, we’ll keep our cultural flame burning bright.”

The Spectator is hopeful that by making the celebration of Ghana Month compulsory. Ghanaians will remain committed to promoting their rich culture and heritage, for future generations.