Editorial
Congrats to Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr
Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr with his bride
Dear Editor,
I wish to use your medium to congratulate highlife ace, Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr for successfully tying the knot over the weekend.
I was not privileged to be among the celebrity guests that celebrated the union but with what I have seen on social media, it was clear everything went well.
It was a beautiful ceremony and I pray God would bless them with every blessing that comes with it.
I followed the ceremony keenly because though a staunch follower of Akwaboah Jnr, I never knew he was single as my focus has always been on his music.
So, the news of his marriage came to me as a big surprise.
The media attention on him was characteristic of such events worldwide because of their celebrity status.
That status in society makes them the cynosure of all eyes. Already, I have observed a few social media commentators critique a few aspects of the ceremony with one lamenting over something relating to a dress.
Some of these things are unnecessary, rather it should remind the Akwaboah Jnrs that they would be under 24-hour public scrutiny for both good and bad deeds but God will help them overcome every challenge that comes with Holy Matrimony. One more time, I congratulate Mr and Mrs Akwaboah jnr.
Seth Merton,
Accra
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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