Editorial
Fix roads leading to tourist sites
The tourism industry has the potential to develop, therefore maintaining the roads that lead to tourist sites is essential to drawing both domestic and foreign visitors.
Unfortunately, several of the roads leading to popular tourist destinations are in poor condition, which deters tourists from going there and ultimately affects the nation’s ability to generate income for economic growth.
The route that leads to the Kwahu Paragliding facility in the Eastern region is one area that needs improvement.
In view of that, the Kwahu Traditional Council (KTC) has urged the government through the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to expedite action on the construction of roads leading to the Kwahu Paragliding sites and other tourist sites.
The Council claims that since 2005, the roads have been in appalling condition and that the reconstruction efforts that were initiated have not yet been completed.
These sentiments were raised at a media launch of the 2024 edition of the Kwahu Easter Paragliding festival to commemorate the Easter celebration from March 29.
The Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival was being badly impacted by the situation, according to the Council, since many tourists were being discouraged from attending the event.
The chiefs contend that if the issue is not resolved, it may cause attendees to become less interested in the festival, particularly those from the diaspora, and negatively impact revenue generation.
The Spectator agrees with Kwahu Abene’s Krontihene, Nana Simpeh Owiredu II, who expressed to the media how long overdue it was to rebuild the road that leads to the paragliding locations.
The poor state of the road hindered the festival’s celebration, according to Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in charge of Operations (GTA), Mr. Ekow Sampson. As a result, government work to improve the road was initiated in order to guarantee convenient tourist transportation.
We join the Krontihene in pleading with the GTA to expeditiously complete construction in order to guarantee seamless transportation to the locations. Additionally, we request that the GTA not overlook other relevant amenities in favour of the paragliding event.
Since the festival’s founding in 2005, it has already had a positive effect on raising awareness, developing infrastructure, and creating jobs.
If the authorities took decisive action to resolve this issue more people would be encouraged to attend the event and the nation would earn more money.
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
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