Editorial
Urgent appeal for the rehabilitation of Adenta-Dodowa road
Dear Editor,
I write to draw the attention of the government to the alarming state of the Adenta-Dodowa road which has deteriorated over the past year.
The deplorable condition of this vital road has been a source of immense concern for the community, and it is imperative that this issue was addressed promptly.
Recently, the situation on this stretch of road has worsened significantly, with the emergence of large and hazardous potholes.
These potholes do not only make driving dangerous but also impede the flow of traffic, leading to significant delays.
Commuters using this road often find themselves spending up to an hour navigating these treacherous conditions.
It is worth noting that some concerned residents have taken it upon themselves to temporarily fill these potholes, but regrettably, these makeshift repairs are short-lived, and the road rapidly reverts to its deplorable state.
Nonetheless, despite the best intentions of concerned residents, their efforts to restore the road to its former condition have yielded no significant results.
In an attempt to avoid the perilous potholes and lessen the traffic congestion on this stretch, certain drivers have resorted to taking shortcuts in order to reach their destinations promptly.
However, it is unfortunate that these alternative routes often prove to be in worse condition than the main road.
This has led to incidents such as burst fuel tanks and vehicle damage, creating additional safety concerns for commuters.
In the light of these circumstances, we earnestly implore the government to intervene and undertake the much-needed rehabilitation of the Adenta-Dodowa stretch of the road.
The people of this community are looking forward to a timely resolution of this. We thank government in advance for your consideration of our concerns.
George Obeng Osei Oyibi
Editorial
Merits and demerits of scraping betting tax
Dear Editor,
Over the past years, a lot of concerns have been raised about the rise of sports betting companies in the country, their operations, and how it impacted negatively on the youth of the country.
I have also witnessed how some of the youth go to the extent of borrowing money from friends or use companies’ money to stake bets, which they were not guaranteed of winning.
Due to this, I was happy when the previous government introduced the betting tax, as I felt it would deter the youth from engaging in it.
However, some Ghanaians hold the view that the betting tax would help create employment.
It wasn’t surprising to see the excitement that greeted the announcement of the scrapping of the tax by the Finance Minister.
My worry now is how, as a country, the youth can be discouraged from engaging in betting.
I believe that as the betting tax has been scrapped, it is about time that the government finds ways of addressing the issue of betting among the youth as it is becoming more serious than before.
I believe that there should be a multi-stakeholder engagement between the various stakeholders to proffer solutions to address them.
Editorial
Rail crossing point at circle- Kaneshie road needs attention
Dear Editor,
I read with happiness a letter published in the previous edition about the poor state of the rail crossing stretch of the Circle-Kaneshie road.
I totally agree with the concerns raised by the writer and I wish to add my voice to the call on the authorities to quickly work on that stretch of the road.
What the writer left out was the occasional happenings when vehicles break down on the rail line. I have witnessed that before.
It is not a comfortable thing driving on it at all. It is a huge dent on the beauty the interchange was expected to bring to the area.
The traffic it creates is a major inconvenience to people who are rushing to work.
I wish to appeal to the authorities to quickly do something about that portion of the road to make it convenient for drivers. Thank you for the space.
Maxwell Amamoo,
Odorkor
