Editorial
Good job but let’s replant the trees
Part of the road under construction
I am writing to express satisfaction at the rate of work progressing on the Accra-Tema Beach Road Project. The contractors seem to be working ahead of schedule and I won’t be surprised if the work is completed by early next year.
The Trade Fair Junction to La stretch has for a long time been one of the ‘notorious/rugged portions of that road but I have observed how it has been put back in shape in the last few months.
Now, I see the contractors digging from La towards Osu. Hopefully, they will asphalt the road and end everything at the Black Star Square as expected.
Just as we cannot make omelette without breaking eggs, I notice some trees along the stretch especially around the La Polyclinic area were uprooted for the road expansion.
Those trees have for many years beautified the area and provided shade to some people. Although the trees were uprooted for good reasons, I wish to prompt those in charge of the project to restore the greenery of the area after all is said and done. We need the roads but trees also serve a purpose.
Mathilda Ofori,
Labone, Accra.
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
