Editorial
Bring these drivers to orde
Dear Editor
Permit me to lodge this complain via your medium to the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority (GHAPOHA) and by extension the Ghana Police Service of a dangerous behaviour of a GHAPOHA driver of bus number GW 9523-24 and a commercial commuter (trotro) with GW 6260-25 tag of their inpatient and dangerous driving on the narrow road between Mampong and Aburi last Saturday (June 28) between the hours of 6pm-6.45pm.
The day happened to be the visiting day for the Mamfe Methodist Girls School, a food bazaar at Mampong plus the numerous funerals spread along the Akuapem stretch towards Accra. Traffic was at its donkey pace and steady.
But these two drivers among some others decided to throw safety and caution to the wind and decided to overtake long line of vehicles on those narrow single lanes of the Akuapem –Accra road on top speed.
On-coming vehicles either have to go off the road or risk a head-on collision. In one instant they created a three lane side-by-side drive in one direction.
Attention of the Police is being called to curb or avert the possibility of a preventable death, injury or destruction of properties along the this stretch of the road which is fast becoming the route of choice for commuters to Kumasi, Nsawam and Somanya in a bid to avoid the bad Amasaman –Nsawam road on one hand and Adenta –Dodowa road.
Kwesi, Accra
Dear Editor,
I WRITE to express my growing concern about the increasing display of adult content on some television stations in the country.
These programmes, often aired during hours when children are most likely to be watching, pose a serious threat to their moral development and general well-being.
Television remains one of the strongest influences on young people, and stations have a responsibility to ensure that their content reflects the values we seek to instil in our society.
Unfortunately, some channels appear to prioritise sensationalism and profit over public safety and decency.
Such content not only exposes children to material they are not prepared to process but also undermines parents’ efforts to guide their behaviour.
I call on the National Media Commission (NMC) and other regulatory bodies to intensify monitoring and enforce stricter guidelines to protect viewers, especially minors.
Broadcasters must be reminded of their duty to promote responsible and wholesome programming.
Our airwaves should uplift, educate, and inform — not endanger the moral fabric of the next generation.
Eugene Ampiaw,
Accra
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Dear Editor,
I AM writing to share my thoughts on the ongoing issue at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School, which has attracted national attention after the Deputy Attorney General released a statement in court.
The matter is about whether Muslim students are being denied the right to freely practice their religion, and whether they are being compelled to follow practices that go against their faith.
To me, this is not just a legal issue but a question of fairness and respect in our schools.
While the Constitution guarantees every student the right to practice their faith, schools also have traditions and rules that must be respected. As the saying goes, “When you go to Rome, you do what Romans do.” If a teacher is teaching, it is not right for a student to suddenly leave for prayers. That disrupts learning.
Instead, schools should provide a clear time and place for worship, so that students can honour their faith without disturbing academic work. There is time for everything; time to learn, and time to pray.
Wesley Girls SHS can continue to uphold its Methodist heritage while also respecting the rights of Muslim students.
This compromise will protect unity and ensure that our schools remain places of both discipline and inclusion.
Princess Wonovi
Accra
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