Editorial
Let’s patronise refurbished Accra Museum
Dear Editor,
I am excited about the refurbishment of the National Museum in Accra, and wish to commend authorities in-charge of the facility for the work done so far. It is refreshing to note that the museum, which appeared abandoned, now attracts thousands of visitors every month.
I have seen pictures of children and adults who visited the gallery recently to experience the arts, creativity and rich heritage of people from diverse backgrounds. I am told the place now meets international standards and that plans are underway to introduce other interesting activities at the centre.
Indeed, we have a rich heritage which can rake in some revenue if we continue to maintain and make places such as the National Museum attractive to the public. Let us patronise and extend a helping hand to managers of the ‘new facility’ as they work harder to attain their objectives.
But, as we aim to attract domestic and foreign revenue, let us not forget that untapped tourist sites in other parts of the country could also help generate income and create jobs.
Mavis Obeng,
Aburi, Eastern Region.
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
