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 AM writing to draw your attention to the inadequate street lights in some parts of Wawase, a situation that continues to pose serious concerns for residents.
Street lights play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security within a community. Unfortunately, several areas in Wawase are completely without functioning street lights.
This has made movement at night very difficult and dangerous, especially for workers, students, and traders who return home late.
The lack of proper lighting has also created an enabling environment for criminal activities such as theft and harassment. Residents often live in fear, and some are forced to limit their movements after dark. Additionally, poor visibility increases the risk of road accidents, putting both pedestrians and drivers at risk.
It is concerning that despite the growing population and development in Wawase, this basic infrastructure issue remains unresolved.
I would like to appeal to the relevant authorities, including the local assembly and electricity providers, to urgently address this problem by installing new street lights and repairing faulty ones.
Ensuring adequate street lights will not only improve security but also enhance the overall quality of life for residents in the area.
Gwen Mensah, Agona Swedru
Dear Editor,
FOR some time now, I have been deeply concerned about the state of the Kaneshie footbridge, which has over the years developed cracks, exposing some rusted metal parts and raising safety concerns.
It is, therefore, welcome news for daily users of the facility like myself that a team from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), led by the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), visited the facility and announced a temporary closure to allow for maintenance work to be carried out.
While I wish to commend the Assembly for the move, I believe it has been long overdue.
I often find it difficult to understand why, as a country, we sit, wait, and watch for preventable incidents or tragedies to happen before we react. I say this because the issue of the bad state of the Kaneshie footbridge has been one that has been re-echoed by many who use it on a daily basis.
I believe that as the Assembly looks to start the maintenance works on the footbridge, it is also important for it and other Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to pay attention to other footbridges across the country that are in a similar state.
The time has come for Ghana, as a country, to be more proactive than reactive.
I will also urge the assemblies to deploy their respective teams to always check on footbridges across the country to ensure that they are in good shape to avoid any tragedy that could lead to the loss of human lives.
From Fafa, Kaneshie
