Editorial
Let’s support law enforcers to purge Kasoa of miscreants
In recent times, Kasoa has been reported in the news as a trouble spot and this worrying situation must be urgently addressed.
Anyone who knows Kasoa very well will agree that it is a decent town and its image must not be allowed to be dented.
Kasoa has become a very big town and is peaceful in some areas. However, there are certain suburbs that are full of criminals who must be weeded out.
Some of the crimes are committed by foreigners from other parts of West Africa.
While Ghana is prepared to embrace nationals of neighbouring countries, we need to ensure that criminals are kept away from the Ghanaian society.
This is not to say that the crimes are committed by only foreign nationals. If Ghanaians are involved, they must also be dealt with according to law.
However, the Ghana Immigration Service must be up and doing.
In the same way, landlords must be watchful of the kind of people who come to rent their houses. Tenants of suspicious character must also be reported to the police for action to be taken.
This is how we can all contribute to orderliness, peaceful coexistence and decent living in the area.
The Ghana Police Service is doing very well to keep law and order in the numerous suburbs of Kasoa. In spite of this, crimes are on the ascendancy .
In the view of The Spectator, what the police needs to do now is to step up their intelligence gathering to enable them foresee the intentions of some of the criminals and thwart their efforts.
The Ghana Police is efficient and capable of fighting crime to the letter and it is our belief that they will be able to live up to expectation and bring about peace in the area.
The people dwelling in and around Kasoa must also be security conscious and alert the police on suspicious activities they see with the municipality .
Dear Editor,
It is often said that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. However, this saying becomes worrying when the health of citizens is threatened by the conditions under which the food they consume daily is sold.
In Ghana, the conditions under which food is sold is quite disturbing. Over the years, I have observed that the environments where food is prepared and sold are often unhygienic.
In many cases, containers holding food such as rice and waakye are left uncovered or not properly covered, exposing them to contamination.
While many Ghanaians paid little attention in the past to the conditions under which food was sold, the narrative seems to be changing in recent years.
I recall an incident during my days in Senior High School (S.H.S.) when my friends and I went out to buy food. At one location, some of us chose not to buy because we assumed the food would be expensive due to how neat the place looked.
Unfortunately, we ended up purchasing food from a different place that was somewhat unhygienic. We overlooked the poor conditions because we believed the quantity offered was better than at the cleaner location.
However, I am certain that my friends and I would not repeat such a mistake today, as we now understand the health implications of that decision.
While public education is important in addressing this issue, I believe it is time for regulatory and law enforcement agencies, such as the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), to crack the whip on food sellers and vendors who operate in unhygienic environments and conditions.
As citizens, we must also be mindful of where we buy our food to protect ourselves and our families from diseases and illnesses. We should choose ‘quality’ over ‘quantity’ and prioritize our health.
From Syram
Oyarifa
Dear Editor,
I write to express concern and call for improved security measures before and after every football match.
The recent robbery attack that led to the tragic death of a player, on their return from a Match day 29 game against Samartex, is both shocking and heartbreaking.
The incident, which reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m., highlights the growing risks faced by players and team officials while traveling.
Football is meant to unite and entertain, not to expose lives to danger. It is therefore imperative that authorities, the Ghana Football Association, and security agencies put in place adequate protection for teams, especially during late-night travels.
I strongly urge all stakeholders to treat this matter with urgency to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring.
From Eugene Ampiaw
Accra
