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 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
