Editorial
Provide more buses for easy commuting
The bad nature of the Kasoa road
Dear Editor,
I am writing to bring to the attention of the concerned authorities, a pressing issue that affects our community: the lack of adequate public transportation.
As a daily commuter, I have witnessed lots of people experience firsthand the frustration and inconvenience of unreliable and infrequent bus services.
The current public transportation system is inadequate, with long waiting times, inadequate buses, and limited routes.
People are always spotted at some of the stations at Kwame Nkrumah interchange (Circle), forming long queues waiting for a bus to either board to go to work or home after a stressful day at work.
This sometimes results in absenteeism from work because one would not get a car home on time; that may lead to decrease in productivity.
Moreover, it excessively affects low-income residents who rely heavily on public transportation before going to work.
However, these long queues often seen at the stations are partly the fault of drivers who refuse to go to a particular destination due to the bad nature of the roads leading to these destinations.
Some also refuse going to a destination because they want to avoid traffic.
I would appreciate if the government look into poor roads and fix them so that drivers can safely transport individuals to their destinations.
I believe that by working together, we can create a more sustainable, equitable, and connected community.
Elizabeth Agyeibea Ackon,
Accra.
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
