Editorial
Urgent call to complete abandoned projects
Dear Editor,
As a vigilant citizen, my travels have brought to my attention the status of various projects across the country. Among these, the Obetsebi Lamtey and Junction Mall overheads have caught my concern due to their apparent abandonment. It is disheartening to witness infrastructural endeavours left unattended for over six months without any visible progress.
The question lingers in my mind – why would projects that were once initiated with purpose and commitment be left in such a state of neglect? The Obetsebi Lamptey and Junction Mall overheads serve as visible symbols of this concern, contributing to the overall frustration of citizens who witness the stagnation of projects meant to enhance our infrastructure.
In light of this, I appeal to both the Ministry of Roads and Highways and the Ghana Highway Authority to take immediate action. It is essential to implement measures that will not only ensure the continuation of these projects but also strive for their timely completion and subsequent commissioning. Infrastructure is the backbone of a nation’s progress, and the vitality of these projects should not be underestimated.
By addressing and rectifying the current state of abandonment, we can rekindle faith in the government’s commitment to enhancing our country’s infrastructure. I believe that with concerted efforts, we can transform these incomplete projects into symbols of accomplishment, contributing to the overall development and prosperity of our nation.
Kelvin Boakye Bekoe
Accra
Dear Editor,
I wish to use this esteemed platform to urge the traditional councils of Osu and La to call for independent investigation into the recent demolition exercise at Kaajaano.
The exercise rendered hundreds homeless.
Information about the reason for the demolition has been scanty with those desiring to know feeding heavily on social media posts.
One particular name –Jato, has been associated with it but under whose instruction the exercise was carried is also not known.
Sadly, instead of getting to know who ordered the demolition and for what reasons, traditional authorities of Osu and La have been embroiled in a tug-of-war over ownership of the said land.
This is premature. At this moment, they should call for investigation into the exercise to know the people behind it.
When that is done, then discussions about the owners of the site can begin. That would end the posture of the two neighbouring town which has the potential to turn into something else.
Ataa Osa Mensah,
Osu
Dear Editor,
I wish to use your respected platform to draw the attention of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to the behaviour of traders and some drivers about the use of lower denomination coins, specifically the 20 and 10 pesewas.
About two weeks ago, I read in your sister newspaper, The Ghanaian Times about this problem and the caution that followed from the BoG and some economic analysts.
The warning they gave was that the continuous rejection of the notes could create pricing problems which can eventually affect inflation.
I thought that would put to bed that practice or refusal to accept the coins when given out as change or use to pay for particular service.
Unfortunately, the problem still persist among traders, drivers, customers and passengers alike. Only last week, there was as altercation in the Accra Central area where a woman refused to accept five 20 pesewas note totaling one cedi.
As the argument continued, the trader decided not to sell to the customer again after by-standers explained to her that it was still a legal tender and those that refused it could become offenders.
This is an issue the BoG and other regulatory agencies must go and explain to the people and let them know that it is unlawful not to accept a currency that is still in use.
It nothing was done, it could create a much more serious problems.
Mary Osei Badu,
Swedru
