Editorial
Gyakye Quayson’s plea for visa fee reduction commendable
Dear Editor,
I applaud the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson for his commitment in ensuring that huge sums of visa application fees charged by some foreign missions in Ghana were reviewed.
It dawned on me after Quayson’s response to a question asked by a member of the Parliament’s Appointment Committee during his vetting on July, 25.
I got convinced when he told the committee that when he was confirmed and takes office, he will work closely with his Minister to push for foreign policy that benefit the citizens in the country.
I am wishing the Deputy Minster well in pursuing this agenda to get the foreign missions in the country to agree on a flat rates in this regard.
In deliberations to ensure a reduction in the visa fees, I also wish the minister will move for a refund of half of the application fee to unsuccessful applicants.
It is unfair that after all the stress applicants go through, most of the applicants were denied their visas.
Even though a few of the applicants goes through successfully, the percentage for successful applications is too low.
Victor Buxton,
Tema
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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