Editorial
Congrats for Ramadan observation
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,
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
