Editorial
Environmental protection is necessary
One area that Ghanaians must pay attention to is how to care for and protect the environment in order to keep it in sustainable shape for the present and future generations.
It is the environment that gives us the needed space within which to operate and plan all programmes for the benefit of society. If the environment is not kept in a sustainable manner, the lives of future generations will be threatened.
Again, if the environment is not well kept the present generation will also not be able to survive because there will be no space to do so.
It is for this reason that issues such as environmental degradation, irresponsible mining activities, air pollution and the use of chemical to destroy the environment must be given serious attention, so as to be able to preserve the survival of everyone in the country.
It is not only Ghanaians that should care about protection of the environment. Countries the world over are also expected to do same, so that the world as a whole will be preserved in the way expected.
In Ghana today, the environment is being destroyed in a very irresponsible manner. Gutters are being chocked because of the irresponsible behaviour of residents who keep on throwing garbage in to gutters and drains.
Finding ourselves in the rainy season, these drains and gutters are now choked, causing over flow of water and filt into residential areas to destroy lives and property. These things must stop immediately but to be able to stop it, it must start with the people.
The country must resort to rigid implementation of our environmental laws and bye-laws to serve as a deterrent to all those who are causing mayhem as far as environmental degradation is concerned.
The patriotic duty being performed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Honourable Henry Quartey, is a worthy task that must be supported by each and every responsible person in this country. Similarly, environmental degradation caused by the activities of “galamsey” operators must be halted immediately.
Ghana is a beautiful country the environment of which must be protected and preserved for the good of everyone in this beautiful country. All hands must be on deck to protect the environment, so as to ensure that the country’s forests, rivers, minerals, atmosphere and so on are adequately protected for the present and future generations.
This is important because the environment is one of the greatest assets which nature has given us to manage.
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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