Editorial
Let’s take lessons from Kumasi shooting Incident
Concerns of the caterers should be addressed quickly
Dear Editor
While it is impossible to predict when or how we will leave this world, it is essential to make the most of the time we have and live our lives to the fullest before we depart.
Death is an inevitable and could come unexpectedly before one has the chance to prepare.
The recent death of a young female in her mid-twenties in Kumasi has been making headlines and continues to draw the attention of Ghanaians.
According to reports, the tragic event occurred around 10 pm on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in the vicinity of Dufie Towers, located behind Aseda House in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
The details of the incident are very disturbing and my heart goes out to the bereaved family as we monitor court proceedings on the matter.
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the suspect was arrested and arraigned before court. I, therefore, write to urge the court to “speed up” with its proceedings for justice to prevail.
In spite of the heightened public interest in the case, we must still allow the court to operate and we must not be quick to pass judgement before the court makes a final ruling. While at it, I would like to advise the young to look before they leap when it comes to matters regarding relationship.
George Obeng Osei,
Dodowa, Greater Accra Region
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
