Editorial
Urgent plea to address road conditions in Malejor
Dear Editor,
I write on behalf of the concerned residents of Malejor, situated along the Adenta-Dodowa stretch, to draw attention to a pressing issue that requires immediate intervention from the authorities.
The state of the roads within our community has reached a point of severe disrepair, prompting us to earnestly appeal for assistance in rectifying this dire situation. Specifically,
I wish to highlight the lamentable condition of the road leading to Havaad School, a pivotal route for our community members.
The road’s current state poses immense challenges for residents, making navigation a daunting and treacherous task. The deteriorated road surface has turned even routine driving into a formidable endeavour, undermining the convenience and safety of our daily lives.
Over the past month and extending into this month, the Malejor-Havaad stretch has been consistently plagued by mud, especially given the increased frequency of rain in recent times.
As a result, residents find themselves contending with perpetual muddiness during the rainy season, leading to soiled clothes and discomfort.
Furthermore, the road transforms into a rocky obstacle course during the harmattan season, causing considerable damage to vehicles and even leading to burst tanks for unsuspecting drivers.
Given the escalating concerns and the recurrent challenges faced by the residents of Malejor, we beseech the relevant authorities to urgently intervene and address the deplorable state of our roads.
It is our fervent hope that swift action will be taken to remedy this situation and restore safe and smooth driving conditions along the Malejor-Havaad stretch.
The ability to navigate our neighbourhood without fear of vehicle damage or personal discomfort is not merely a convenience but a fundamental requirement for a thriving community. We earnestly appeal to the authorities to prioritise the rehabilitation of the roads in Malejor.
By doing so, you will not only alleviate the immediate hardships faced by residents but also contribute to the long-term enhancement of our community’s quality of life.
George Obeng Osei
Oyibi-Malejor
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
