Editorial
Crossing Mallam-Kasoa road, a nightmare
A section of the Mallam-Kasoa road with faded Zebra Crossing marking
Dear Editor,
Crossing the Mallam-Kasoa highway on a daily basis as a student is becoming frustrating and a nightmare, and I believe it is so with other commuters whose daily routine demands they do same.
This is as a result of the stress and dangers one is exposed to in attempting to cross the road.
The dangers exposed to both motorists and pedestrians are due to the absence of visible road signs and non-functioning traffic lights on the stretch.
In the absence of these signs or traffic lights, students from nearby schools including the Jayee University and other commuters stand for so many minutes in trying to cross to and from school.
The absence of these visible signs like the traffic light and pedestrian crossing means a field day for drivers who drive at top speed, having no recourse to pedestrians who want to cross.
Residents along this area complain daily about this problem occasioned by the nature of the road but it appears their concerns always fall on deaf ears.
The most difficult areas are the Jayee and Weija junctions.
I therefore, wish to use this platform to appeal to the Ministry of Roads and Highways and its allied agencies to inspect the situation in the area and ensure that the needed attention was given.
It is a situation that can be a threat to human life so the authorities must not wait for something bad to happen before something is done about it.
If there is something that can be done to make crossing safe for students and pedestrians, then it should be done now.
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Constance Konadu
Student, Jayee University College
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
