Editorial
Have a moderate, peaceful, and harmonious Easter
Easter will be celebrated by Christians all around the world starting tomorrow, Good Friday. This holiday honors the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, whose blood sacrifice atoned for the world’s sins.
Easter is observed in either March or April; the exact date varies every year and often falls between March 22 and April 25.
Easter honors Jesus Christ’s resurrection, which occurred three days after his crucifixion and represents the core of the Christian faith as well as his triumph over sin and death. It is frequently observed on Resurrection Sunday and represents salvation, hope, and the promise of eternal life.
Since the week before the major event is known as Holy Week, some churches have already begun fasting, prayer, and conventions in order to adequately and spiritually prepare for the celebration.
Additionally, it’s a huge homecoming season during which some relatives gather to share meals, make amends, and donate to the less fortunate. Others plan picnics and fun fairs, particularly on Easter Monday, among other engaging events.
Up until recently, the Kwahu Easter Festival, a significant Ghanaian tourism event, was synonymous with Easter.
The 2026 Kwahu Easter Festival, which takes place from April 3–6, 2026, is aggressively marketed as Ghana’s top travel destination. Massive events including concerts, street carnivals, and paragliding are highlighted in the campaign.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is in charge of the marketing, which emphasizes adventure travel, cultural exhibits, and customary celebrations. Street carnivals at Adom Park (Obomeng) and prominent publicity for the Paragliding Festival at Odweanoma Mountain are major attractions.
Media partners and influencer involvement are driving extensive coverage, with a focus on events such as the Mega Street Bash. Activations by large breweries and events held by the Rock City Hotel are examples of significant sponsorship.
Kwahu is positioned as the leading destination for the 2026 Easter celebrations thanks to the publicity, which targets both domestic and foreign travelers.
Promising a lively, high-energy weekend on the Kwahu Ridge, the advertising highlights an experience powered by tradition and entertainment.
The Spectator hopes that Easter will be celebrated peacefully this year and that its spiritual value will be respected.
Have a moderate, peaceful, and harmonious Easter
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
