Editorial
Ensure order at Osu Cemetery
Dear Editor,
I wish to use your platform to commend the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) for the decision to suspend activities at the Osu Cemetery for a period of two months.
This action should have been taken long ago due to how operations at the facility have been conducted in the past.
Some of the reasons mentioned for the action, including unauthorised sale of burial spaces, unlawful exhumation of graves, and desecration of human remains, have been concerns for a lot of visitors.
Truth is, the place, which is supposed to be a resting place for the dead, has been turned into a hub for wee smokers and other drug peddlers. Sometimes, one wonders which agency is actually in charge of the facility.
It is my hope that the suspension would enable the Assembly to conduct a comprehensive assessment and audit of the management of the cemetery. Within the period, they must take steps to restore order at the place, put in place proper security measures, and in future, check the way and manner people are employed to work there.
And as part of the audit, KoKMA must also find ways to transform the cemetery by stopping the huge tombs and employing the military cemetery model.
Nabi Akweley, Osu
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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
