Editorial
Congratulations, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang!
Ghana’s first female vice president elect, Her Excellency Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has been praised by gender advocates for making history for her country.
Her accomplishment is indeed remarkable and serves as a beacon of hope for women and girls in Ghana and throughout Africa, encouraging them to dream big and work hard to attain greatness in all that they do.
It demonstrates how far Ghana has come in advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality, which will encourage more women to enter the political and public service fields in the future.
The Spectator congratulates her and everyone else who gained parliamentary seats. We are confident that her accomplishment will inspire young girls to overcome all obstacles in life and achieve tremendous success in the future.
Her success will undoubtedly be greatly aided by her extensive experience, passion for the vulnerable, simplicity and humility. We pray for God’s guidance, wisdom, and protection for her.
It is an outstanding accomplishment In addition to being the first female vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC). Besides, she has a wealth of experience and dedicated to various sectors of national development
It is understandable why she has reaffirmed her dedication to empowerment and inclusivity and promised to clear the path for others to follow in her trailblazing role.
The Spectator is hopeful that Ghana will achieve more gender parity as a result of the President’s approval of the Affirmative Action and Gender Equity law.
We hope that, her election as Ghana’s first vice president “will be about fostering opportunity for everyone rather than pursuing personal glory.”
“This is a big responsibility, and I don’t intend to travel the journey alone. All of you are involved,” she said.
We believe that she will make a positive impact as Vice President of Ghana.
The Spectator, therefore, implores everyone, regardless of gender or political affiliation, to support her to thrive for Mother Ghana.
Well done! Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
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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