Editorial
Make Mother’s Day special
Mother’s Day is commemorated worldwide tomorrow. It is a wonderful day to honour mothers everywhere for the special role they have played in our lives over the years.
We must endeavour to make a mother happy on this special day, whether she is your biological mother, aunt, stepmother, grandmother, or another mother figure.
Mothers are the backbone of society; they start in the home and extend across communities and the nation.
Many are the struggles that mothers go through as they raise their children with unwavering love, cherishing, educating, training, and disciplining them so they become responsible adults.
Being a mother is unique and undoubtedly no mean achievement. It is time to honour mothers for their unwavering devotion and affection, which have greatly influenced how our lives have turned out.
Some mothers have raised and mothered children from all walks of life in addition to their biological children. Many orphans have benefited from their mother figures’ selfless affection.
When giving birth, mothers experience a great deal of suffering; some survive, but some pass away, leaving their children and other family members in excruciating misery.
After losing their spouses, some mothers experienced a great deal of suffering, rejection, insomnia, and other difficulties. These women then became single mothers and raised their children to become responsible people on their own.
Mothers sacrifice a great deal for their family, and in some cases, even when their spouses are still alive, they are the primary breadwinners.
Some mothers engage in menial jobs such as sweeping the streets, going from house to house washing people’s clothes, and completing cleaning tasks in order to make ends meet and guarantee that their children have enough.
The Spectator urges all to plan a treat for a mother tomorrow, if you can, take her out for lunch or supper; otherwise, spend time together at home eating special meal, drinking, and having fun.
You still have the option to surprise your mother with something lovely. Buy your mother a card, fragrant soap, flowers, perfume, clothes, food items such as provisions, jewelry, even a phone, or other gifts if you can afford.
What matters most is not the cost but the thought and love behind whatever you decide to give her. Or you could find out what she likes and buy it for her.
As mothers play diverse and unending roles, let us celebrate and honour them tomorrow for their commitment, love, and care.
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
