Editorial
Check worn-out billboards
Dear Editor,
The destruction caused by the strong winds that accompanied last week’s rain should make us sit up and prepare as the rainy season approaches.
At the A&C Mall in Accra, a canopy which was supposed to provide cover for vehicles collapsed and damaged a number of vehicles.
At the SSNIT Car Park near Awudome Cemetery, a similar canopy collapsed but not so sure about the number of vehicles underneath.
Apart from the canopies which also provides shelter for people running away from the rains, there were also the issue about huge trees and billboards that went down.
With no report about injuries or death to people, we can only be thankful to God but it does not mean we should sit idle.
What happened should be signals of what to expect during the rainy season. The authorities must hit the streets and prune some of the overgrown trees and also check the gigantic rusty billboards that hang dangerously.
Some of them are not strong enough and could cave in under the least pressure and hurt people. It could also kill.
We must not wait for any disaster to happen before we act. The time to act is now. Let’s clear the city of all the structures that hang as threats.
Jed Laryea,
East Legon
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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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