Editorial
Congrats for Ramadan observation
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Dear Editor,
I WISH to use your respected platform to congratulate my Muslim brothers and sisters for beautifully observing the period of Ramadan, which is a sacred observation in Islam.
The truth is that it is not a period people must take lightly because of its spiritual implication.
And staying away from food and other desires of the flesh for a month is no child’s play and is therefore important to congratulate each other for a yeoman’s job done.
It is sad that sometimes the behaviour of our brothers tends to cast dents on the celebration with the behaviour they put up during the celebration; riding motorbikes and driving recklessly sometimes.
This has gone on for years as the youth pays no heed to advice to desist from them and, in the process, recording a few fatalities.
It, however, appears the menace has reduced in the past few years with our brothers and sisters choosing to celebrate in moderation. That is the best thing to do so that their actions would not bring untold hardships to family and friends in situations of injuries.
The focus should rather be on the essence of the celebration; giving a lending hand to the poor and vulnerable in society.
As our brothers conclude another period of fasting, all I ask from Allah is to bless them and answer the various prayers that have been said.
For those that couldn’t observe the period through certain circumstances, may Allah strengthen them and enable them to be part of the next session.
Alex, Maamobi
Dear Editor,
I am alarmed by the increasing rate of plastic waste in our communities.
Bottles, sachet water wrappers and food containers have become a common sight on our streets, markets and in our drainage system. This is gradually turning into an environmental and public health risk.
Improper disposal of plastic waste blocks the drains, causing flooding during rainy season and creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
It also pollutes the rivers, lakes and sea, threatening aquatic life and affecting the livelihood of many people especially fishermen.
Although government agencies, environmental organisations and community groups have organised a clean-up exercises, the menace remains a major headache for bodies responsible in tackling the sanitation problems.
There is, therefore, an urgent need for strict enforcement of the sanitation laws, increased investment in recycling facilities and sustained public education on waste management.
Every citizen has a role to play by disposing off waste responsibly, reducing the use of single use plastics and participating in community clean-up exercise.
Protecting the environment is not just a responsibility for the government. It is one for every citizen and our collective actions today will determine the quality life for the future or the next generation.
As a concerned citizen, I hope this issue receive the immediate attention it deserves before plastic waste pollution causes even greater damage to our communities.
Desmond Aidoo,
Sowutuom
Dear Editor,
I am alarmed by the increasing rate of plastic waste in our communities.
Bottles, sachet water wrappers and food containers have become a common sight on our streets, markets and in our drainage system. This is gradually turning into an environmental and public health risk.
Improper disposal of plastic waste blocks the drains, causing flooding during rainy season and creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
It also pollutes the rivers, lakes and sea, threatening aquatic life and affecting the livelihood of many people especially fishermen.
Although government agencies, environmental organisations and community groups have organised a clean-up exercises, the menace remains a major headache for bodies responsible in tackling the sanitation problems.
There is, therefore, an urgent need for strict enforcement of the sanitation laws, increased investment in recycling facilities and sustained public education on waste management.
Every citizen has a role to play by disposing off waste responsibly, reducing the use of single use plastics and participating in community clean-up exercise.
Protecting the environment is not just a responsibility for the government. It is one for every citizen and our collective actions today will determine the quality life for the future or the next generation.
As a concerned citizen, I hope this issue receive the immediate attention it deserves before plastic waste pollution causes even greater damage to our communities.
Desmond Aidoo,
Sowutuom
