Editorial
Motorway repair notice not timely enough
Dear Editor,
I was part of the hundreds of commuters who were held up in heavy traffic for hours on the Accra-Tema motorway on Monday, June 13, 2022.
Noticing the blockade which had started from the motorway roundabout, our driver tried to find shortcuts through Ashaiman before joining the motorway again around the Trassaco Valley area.
It was after we managed to find our way that we saw some contractors working on a bridge on the busy road. Some policemen were on standby but commuters coming from both sides had a tough time getting to their destinations on time.
The Ministry of Roads and Highways, in response to complaints from the public, issued a statement on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 to clarify what exactly was happening on the motorway and the alternative routes commuters could use.
I heard the spokesperson of the ministry explain that the repair work was to prevent loss of lives or injury from the possible collapse of the bridge which was in a terrible state.
While I commend the ministry for being proactive in fixing the bridge, I think the clarification last Wednesday was quite unusual as road users were always prompted before a major repair works were done.
I would like to plead with the ministry’s communication unit not to keep us in the dark when similar projects are to be executed. I hope the repairs would be completed on Friday, June 17. 2022, as scheduled to allow free flow of traffic.
Frank Tayman,
Weija.
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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