Editorial
It’s great to celebrate Mothers
Mothers are essential in the lives of their children, the community, and the country at large.
Mothers educate their children how to love and cherish family, as well as how to be good individuals. Despite their busy schedules, they always find time to take all necessary precautions to keep their children safe.
In actuality, a mother’s love is incomprehensible since it is unconditional, provides comfort, nurtures, guards, transcends all boundaries and leaves a lasting influence on others.
Mother’s Day is here again, On this day, mothers are honoured and recognised for their selfless love and the vital role they play in influencing the world, which offers many people hope.
Mothers do, in fact, foster unique relationships with their grandchildren and assist them in learning and appreciating the enduring family customs.
Mother’s Day should not be the only occasion to honour a mother, but since it is a special day for mothers it is a good idea to do so. Therefore, if you are fortunate enough to still have your mother, contact her more frequently, take her out to lunch, and make this day even more memorable.
As the world honours mothers tomorrow, The Spectator is urging us to express our gratitude to mothers, whether biological or mother-figures, stepmothers, and grandmothers and treasure the enduring legacy of love they demonstrate.
Regardless of how you express your gratitude, keep in mind that giving gifts to mothers is not the only way to show them your appreciation; instead, the real meaning of Mother’s Day is spending time with them and doing small acts of kindness.
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It is always sad to lose someone you love, and on a day like this as the world celebrates mothers there are many people who will be sad because they have lost their mothers, some have lost their children, and some experience challenging relationships with their mothers. To err is human and to forgive is divine so forgive your mother if she has offended you.
Losing a mother is incomprehensible so whatever the situation is you can still show an act of kindness to a mother in your family or community, adjust to your situation and move on because the presence and influence of a mother on your life still endures.
The Spectator is urging all to keep those who have lost their mothers in their thoughts and hearts. If you know someone who is missing his or her mother, try to find a moment to share comforting words with them.
We wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
Dear Editor,
I have witnessed a very dangerous practice by some food vendors who use stones and other heavy objects as weights on leaking gas cylinders.
This is very disturbing. Despite repeated warnings from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), many vendors continue to ignore the risks associated with such practices without considering the danger they pose to people nearby in the event of an explosion.
Many food vendors operate close to fuel filling stations, increasing the possibility of a major disaster if leaking gas ignites during heavy rainfall.
Ghana cannot afford another tragedy like the June 3 disaster, when torrential rains and a massive explosion at the GOIL fuel station near the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange claimed more than 150 lives.
It is unfortunate that some vendors still use unsafe and damaged gas cylinders instead of replacing them. Covering leaking cylinders with stones is not a solution and only exposes lives and property to danger.
On one occasion, I tried to educate a food vendor around my area who had used a stone to cover her gas cylinder on the danger of her action but ended up getting the insult of my life.
I would therefore like to appeal to all relevant stakeholders, especially the GNFS and other security agencies, to intensify public education and enforce safety regulations.
Authorities should ensure that vendors who engage in such dangerous practices stop immediately. Faulty gas cylinders should be seized, and users compelled to replace them with safer ones.
Taking these preventive measures will help protect lives and property and prevent the country from experiencing another avoidable tragedy similar to the June 3 disaster.
Timothy,
Abelenkpe
Dear Sir,
I write to express concerns about the flood situation in the capital anytime it rains.
This is an issue that has been thoroughly discussed at various platforms even before the start of the rains, so one expected that we can see some readiness for the season.
However, the kind of floods we are experiencing now are not ones that authorities must sit unconcerned about; there must be action right away.
Places like Adjirigano, Kaneshie, Alajo, Avenor, parts of Kasoa have all seen flood waters risen to unprecedented levels.
Clearly, we have a big problem at hand. It’s either our drains are choked or have become too small. Something must be done about this to avert a much bigger problem.
Christine Amoh,
Odorkor
