Editorial
Obuasi-Tarkwa highway needs urgent repairs
Obuasi Road
Dear Editor,
As a concerned citizen of this country, I find it difficult to understand why we allow our infrastructure to deteriorate before deciding to give it some attention.
Recently, while travelling along the Obuasi-Tarkwa highway, I was appalled by the deplorable state of the road, particularly around the Bediem area.
The road surface has forced drivers to navigate cautiously, significantly slowing down traffic flow.
It is crucial to recognise the significance of this highway, not just as a vital artery for commuters but also as a crucial route for businesses in the Obuasi and Tarkwa regions.
Given the prominence of mining activities in these areas, the efficient functioning of this road is essential for facilitating economic activities and ensuring the smooth transportation of goods and services.
I implore the Ministry of Roads and Highways to prioritise an urgent intervention along this stretch of the highway.
Timely repairs and maintenance are imperative to restore the road to a safe and navigable condition.
By addressing these infrastructure challenges promptly, we can alleviate the hardships faced by commuters and businesses while simultaneously safeguard the revenue generated from economic activities in the regions.
It is my sincere hope that swift action will be taken to address these concerns and uphold the integrity of our nation’s transportation infrastructure.
Together, let us work towards creating a safer and more prosperous environment for all citizens.
Abigail Serwaa Boateng,
Obuasi, Bediem.
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
