Editorial
Check the congestion on Circle pedestrian walk ways
Crowded Odawna pavement
Dear Editor,
Having observed the congestion on the pedestrian walkways at the Kwame Nkrumah interchange (Circle) area in Accra, I cannot help but show much concern.
It is astonishing how hawkers and ‘Okada’ riders have taken over the walkways, turning it into business ground or market centre while pedestrian struggle to meander their way through.
Hawkers have projected their umbrellas at every available space on the walkway, with a display of all kinds of items ranging from second-hand dresses, shoes, fruits, vegetables, phones and its accessories, herbal medicine, pastries, underwears among other items.
This situation by hawkers compels pedestrians to manoeuver their way through the thick crowd of disorder.
The overcrowding of pedestrians struggling to make their way out of the thick crowd I believe is unhygienic as one can contract disease or sickness from the sweat of the other person or even catch cold.
Motorists also have made it a habit of operating on the pedestrian walkways which is very risky and poses danger to pedestrians.
Also, various food joints at the walkways must be cleared because the place is not conducive as well as unhygienic.
This poses health challenges to travellers and others who purchase them for consumption.
I would like to call on the appropriate authorities and stakeholders to as a matter of urgency, take the necessary measures to resolve this issue.
Interestingly, the place is very close to the Korley Klottey Municipal Assembly and why they have not taken any action to clear the area is mind boggling.
What appears fascinating remains the fact that these sellers have abandoned their shops in the Odawna Market and have relocated to the roadside.
Dorothy Ayebea,
Accra.
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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