Editorial
Avoiding accidents on our roads
Many of our drivers are careful on our roads because they drive with caution.
Some of these drivers are very patient with pedestrians and make way for them when they are in need of any form of assistance. In fact, many of these good drivers are much appreciated by the public.
Unfortunately, many other drivers cannot be put in the same category. Some of them are reckless on the road and impatient with passengers.
As the Christmas season approaches, we encourage all drivers to observe traffic regulations in order to arrive safely with their passengers.
A good driver is one who takes the safety of his passengers into consideration and arrives safely with everyone on board his or her vehicle.
Good drivers and riders are able to do so by adhering to the prescribed speed limits on the various roads; they always put on helmets, seat belts, and other safety equipment before driving or riding a bicycle, motor cycle, or vehicle; and they never use mobile phones or earphones while driving or riding, among others.
Safe driving is good for a number of reasons. First of all, it helps prevent loss of lives and property. When lives are saved in this way, it gives assurance to the public that their lives can be protected at all times.
When the roads are bad many drivers complain, however, when the roads are in good shape, some of the drivers speed recklessly, and, therefore, cause accidents, leading to the loss of precious lives.
Much education and sensitisation about road safety have been carried out for drivers and other road users. In spite of this, accidents continue to occur in high numbers. This is very disturbing.
The Spectator is, therefore, appealing to all road users to be very observant of all traffic regulations in order to ensure that passengers always arrive safely at their destination. This is what the country wishes to see at all times.
Accidents can be avoided if we are careful on our roads and do not drive recklessly to our destinations. Let us, therefore, make it a point to always protect our passengers on the roads.
This is possible, so let us work towards it to make everyone happy.
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
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