Editorial
Let’s support children of Castro Zangina-Tong
The sudden death of Castro Zangina –Tong was received with shock and grief.
This is because, Castro, as he was affectionately called, was a staff of the New Times Corporation, Accra, who suffered a terrible loss of his beloved wife, barely four months ago.
When I spoke to console him on air after the late wife’s funeral, he thanked me and said only God could explain what happened.
Consequently, I was shocked to the marrow when this time, I had the bad news again of our beloved friend and a diligent worker, passing on without hearing of his indisposition.
Indeed we are living in a world of mysteries.
Castro and his beloved wife, Comfort Essuman Tsibu Awoo, had within a short period of time left behind their two children to become orphans.
The situation is too saddening and unbearable. May I seize this opportunity to express my profound condolence to cherished readers of both the Ghanaian Times and The Spectator publications, to the Management, staff, the children and family members of the late couple.
Readers, kindly permit me at this stage to use this medium to earnestly appeal to well-meaning people or the cherished readers of the two sister newspapers to come to the aid of the orphans of the deceased couple, so that they do not become too sad in life.
May the departed souls of the late Castro and wife rest in eternal perfect peace in the bosom of their Maker. Amen.
Concerned Citizen
J.K Tetteh- Kpodjie Somanya E/R
Editorial
Don’t prophesy to cause fear and panic
Dear Editor,
Curtains on the year 2024, is gradually drawing to close, with many, achieving their dreams while others hope for a better 2025.
Amidst this, churches have planned their watch night services with various themes for the night hoping to give Christians and Ghanaians at large a chance to enter the New Year with optimism.
At the service, there will prophecies or predictions for the coming year, with some causing fear and panic among the populace.
In the year 2021, the Ghana Police Service banned prophecies during 31st night services, also known as watch night services.
Such prophecies, according to the police has caused fear and panic among targeted persons
It seems churches and their leaders have forgotten about this ban, I wish to call in the police to remind the churches to enforce the ban which were mostly about the death of prominent persons in the society.
I believe this will again bring sanity into the Christianity and the society at whole
Editorial
Provide adequate security for Christmas
Christmas is four days away and Ghanaians are preparing feverishly for the grand occasion.
It is a momentous occasion on the calendar of Christians. It marks the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
After the various church services to mark it, the whole atmosphere turns into one for merrymaking while people also share gifts to friends and family members.
Interestingly, the same period witnesses a surge in criminal activities as cases of armed robbery, phone snatching and other negative vices happen.
That is the reason why I want to appeal to the security agencies to be watchful within the period.
The Police, especially is already stretched as a result of the recent elections held and preparation for the January 7 swearing in ceremony to follow but that should not leave criminals with a field day.
Just as the service intensify patrols within the period, I wish to appeal for a repetition of the exercise to curb crime in the society.
Residents can also help in this regard by providing information on the activities of strange characters in our various vicinities.
With these in place, one can be sure that the celebration would be peaceful and enjoyable, devoid of troubles
