Editorial
Beware of what you buy in the market
When festive occasions approach, many people find it necessary to rush and buy what they need to satisfy family members.
In the process, they tend to overlook the quality of the products they buy. This creates certain problems.
Buying subpar (inferior) products is one of the issues as they fail to satisfy consumers.
As a result, customers are either frustrated or unhappy because the goods purchased are not fit for purpose.
This greatly irritates customers since it does not help them get value for money.
The Christmas season, as we know, is fast approaching and people are likely to rush for goods and later have problems.
Consumers are, therefore, advised to be cautious of buying substandard products. Every consumer should take note of this.
Apart from this, the public should also be economical with their purchases. This is because after Christmas, we would still have to live. In other words, life will still have to continue.
In this light, our lives will have to be carefully planned so we will still be able to meet the needs of tomorrow.
More importantly, let everyone look for only quality products so that we can be sure of getting the most advantageous combination of cost, quality, and sustainability to meet customer requirements, especially at this time when we are facing economic difficulties.
The purpose of Christmas is to remember the birth of Jesus Christ and the peace it brings to humankind. Therefore, let us live peacefully with one another and show love irrespective of religion, political affiliation or ethnicity among others.
We should pay attention to what we buy in the market so that our health can be protected during this Christmas season and beyond.
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
