Editorial
We welcome 2022 in grand style
All too soon, the year 2021 has ended and we are now in a new year 2022. We need to reflect on what happened in the previous year while ushering ourselves into the New Year which has just begun. Many things happened in 2021. Some of them were pleasant and interesting, but others were bitter and unpleasant.
In the previous year, the nation encountered a number of motor accidents as well as serious injuries and deaths. These things made us sad.
At the same time, we experienced pleasant news such as growth in our businesses, avoidance of death from COVID-19 and also completion of our projects. Some of us might have also bought new vehicles.
Despite all this, life still continues and we have to be grateful to the Almighty God who has preserved us to this day. It is not everyone who is alive today to begin the New Year, but in spite of all this, we are grateful to our Creator.
It is worthy of note that our beloved country has peace and stability. The government is performing, having initiated and implemented a number of development programmes in the interest of the people. It is our hope that all development programmes found in all sectors of the economy will be completed soon, so that Ghana as a whole will be the beneficiary.
As Ghanaians, we must count our blessings one by one and note that as a country we have what it takes to transform the lives of our people, if we resolve with one another to live in peace and strive for our developmental goals.
There is still a long way to go, but we believe that no matter the obstacles we face, we can make this country a better place for the present and future generations.
Developments in various sectors of the economy such as Planting for Food and Jobs, Free Senior High and Vocational Education, the Digitilisation programme of government, the distribution of drugs by drones, among others, all go to show that the country is doing well provided we put our heads together to effectively implement these programmes.
But we need to support our government to provide adequate security, so that everyone in the country will enjoy the peace and happiness we are all seeking.
The Spectator wishes all Ghanaians and other residents in the country a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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
