Editorial
Relocate refuse dump near Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Dear Editor,
The refuse dump near the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has caught my attention on numerous occasions, and I find its proximity to the hospital disturbing.
It seems strange for such a sizable medical facility to be in close proximity to a refuse dump.
It is concerning because such dumps can lead to soil and water pollution, alter vegetation patterns, and contribute to land degradation, among other issues.
I am writing to implore the relevant authorities to take action on this matter. Steps must be taken to address the situation, possibly by relocating the dump to a more suitable location.
The current placement of the refuse dump poses significant risks to the health of both patients at the hospital and nearby residents.
Given the potential consequences of allowing the dump to remain at its current location, it is crucial that swift and decisive action be taken. Protecting public health should be a top priority, and addressing the issue of the refuse dump is an essential component of ensuring the well-being of the community.
I urge the authorities to seriously consider the concerns raised about the refuse dump and take appropriate action to mitigate the risks it poses.
Mary Konadu
Korle-Bu
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
