Editorial
Fix traffic lights at Trust Towers
One of the dysfunctional traffic light
Dear Editor,
I wish to draw the attention of the authorities about the malfunctioning traffic lights in front of the Trust Towers and Accra Hearts of Oak Secretariat at Adabraka.
The traffic light which regulates vehicular flow to and from areas such as Asylum Down, Farrar Avenue area, Circle and the Holy Spirit Cathedral areas has been malfunctioned for over six months now.
In the morning and sometimes late in the evening, it no doubt contribute to the heavy traffic in the area, causing a lot of inconvenience to motorists and other passengers along the stretch.
What is baffling is the period of time this situation has been on and the authorities have shown no concern about it.
This is one problem that must be tackled as a nation. Whenever a small problem emerges, the institutions tasked with the responsibility of fixing it shows no or little concern.
It appears they wait for the problem to escalate before they rush in town, seeking for solutions that usually come at a bigger cost.
For me, that is a negative attitude we must nip in the bud if we are to make progress as a nation.
If at this age, a traffic light would become faulty and it would take authorities responsible over a year or more to fix, then Ghana has a long way to go in terms of development. People must be held responsible for minor situations like this to serve as a deterrent to others.
Mike Ohey,
Accra
Dear Editor,
I wish to use this esteemed platform to urge the traditional councils of Osu and La to call for independent investigation into the recent demolition exercise at Kaajaano.
The exercise rendered hundreds homeless.
Information about the reason for the demolition has been scanty with those desiring to know feeding heavily on social media posts.
One particular name –Jato, has been associated with it but under whose instruction the exercise was carried is also not known.
Sadly, instead of getting to know who ordered the demolition and for what reasons, traditional authorities of Osu and La have been embroiled in a tug-of-war over ownership of the said land.
This is premature. At this moment, they should call for investigation into the exercise to know the people behind it.
When that is done, then discussions about the owners of the site can begin. That would end the posture of the two neighbouring town which has the potential to turn into something else.
Ataa Osa Mensah,
Osu
Dear Editor,
I wish to use your respected platform to draw the attention of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to the behaviour of traders and some drivers about the use of lower denomination coins, specifically the 20 and 10 pesewas.
About two weeks ago, I read in your sister newspaper, The Ghanaian Times about this problem and the caution that followed from the BoG and some economic analysts.
The warning they gave was that the continuous rejection of the notes could create pricing problems which can eventually affect inflation.
I thought that would put to bed that practice or refusal to accept the coins when given out as change or use to pay for particular service.
Unfortunately, the problem still persist among traders, drivers, customers and passengers alike. Only last week, there was as altercation in the Accra Central area where a woman refused to accept five 20 pesewas note totaling one cedi.
As the argument continued, the trader decided not to sell to the customer again after by-standers explained to her that it was still a legal tender and those that refused it could become offenders.
This is an issue the BoG and other regulatory agencies must go and explain to the people and let them know that it is unlawful not to accept a currency that is still in use.
It nothing was done, it could create a much more serious problems.
Mary Osei Badu,
Swedru
