Editorial
Happy 67th anniversary to all Ghanaians!
Ghana will celebrate its 67th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule on March 6, which falls on a Wednesday.
Our former leaders battled for our independence under the leadership of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana.
After a protracted struggle for independence, Ghana became the first nation in Sub-Saharan Africa to be free of British colonial rule; as a result, she celebrates her Independence Day on March 6 every year to honour this wonderful accomplishment.
A person who lives to be sixty-seven is no minor accomplishment; one would assume that at this age, they have experienced many accomplishments, and the same is true for our country, Ghana.
Despite the challenges, our country has undoubtedly made great progress in a number of areas, including the arts and entertainment, travel, tourism, fashion, health, and education among others.
Rich natural resources that have been exploited for profit, including gold, diamonds, bauxite, and manganese, are also a blessing for Ghana.
Ghana should be proud of its 67 years of independence as, in spite of obstacles, we have made significant progress toward democratisation from military dictatorship.
The Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua, is getting ready to hold this year’s national independence celebration with the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride.”
His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the president of Ghana, is slated to attend the event together with other dignitaries.
Ghanaians will celebrate in their traditional attire, particularly kente, to highlight their rich cultural heritage to the world.
Interesting events to mark the anniversary will be held across the nation, including fun fairs, street jams, parties, and many more.
In order to ensure a seamless, tranquil, and prosperous celebration, the Spectator exhorts all participants to celebrate modestly and to act in love and unity.
We hope that Koforidua will play home to an extraordinary and historic occasion that will proudly present Ghana’s accomplishments and rich cultural heritage to the world, which will undoubtedly contribute to the growth of the local economy.
We pray that God will bless our homeland Ghana and make it great and strong.
On this occasion of Ghana’s 67th independence celebration the Spectator wishes all Ghanaians a happy anniversary.
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
