Editorial
MTTD must check this practice
Dear Editor,
I have realised an attempt by some Metropolitan and District Assemblies to help school children to cross major roads on their way to school by placing personnel at certain points to ensure that.
The officials often appear in reflector lemon green vests and are positioned at vantage points and are seen stopping vehicles to enable the children cross over safely.
There are quite a few who are just doing it for the love for this children because they don’t work for the assemblies.
All the same, the effort is quite commendable but looking carefully at the way they go about this, I see the need for the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service or the appropriate agency to offer these personnel some training.
On one of my days to I work, I observed how a man just stepped on the road to stop speeding vehicles for the children to cross.
In the instance, the drivers had to apply instant brakes. A few got out to register their protest with the man’s approach while the children stood watching.
That was not the first time I witnessed such an incident. I believe that when such personnel are trained, they would be made to understand that the road must be ‘quiet’ to some extent before waving drivers to stop for the children to cross.
Through that, the children would also learn that it is not automatic that every vehicle must stop when they get to the crossing point.
I implore the MTTD to go out and identify some of the people positioned at those crossing points and train them to know much about the role.
Nii Kwei Marshall,
Adabraka
Dear Editor,
The performance of the Black Stars of Ghana has plunged the entire nation into a joyful mood.
Very few people gave the team any chance at the World Cup but with the little they have shown, Ghanaians have shown massive support.
All the two matches they have played with England and Panama have been characterized by unending joy after the games.
Apart from the team’s performance, the theme song by Ghana’s ace musician, Kofi Kinata have taken the celebration to a new dimension.
The song resonates through every corner both match and non-match days. And when they are played through the large speakers, it gets both young and old dancing their hearts out.
This is a mood I wish Ghanaians would sustain for a long time to keep the unity and friendship among us. Within this period, politics have been relegated to the background and football dominating the discussion. This is what football can do, let’s keep it growing. For the Black Stars, we say ‘Ayekoo.’
Mawuli Quaye,
Accra
Dear Editor,
I have, over time, observed the growing practice of drying washed clothes on the pavements of some principal streets in Accra, as well as on the grassy medians of major roads.
This practice is often carried out by individuals who have made these public spaces their place of abode.
As a country that seeks to maintain a clean, orderly, and beautiful environment, I believe it is time for the government, through the relevant local authorities, to address this issue.
The use of pavements and road medians for drying clothes undermines efforts to promote cleanliness and urban beautification.
Furthermore, this situation could negatively affect Ghana’s tourism industry. Tourists who visit our country do not only come to see historical landmarks and tourist attractions; they also pay attention to the cleanliness, organization, and general appearance of our streets and public spaces.
The sight of clothes hanging on pavements and road medians creates an impression that is inconsistent with the image of a modern and welcoming city.
Equally disturbing is the practice of bathing children on road medians and street pavements. Apart from raising concerns about public hygiene and safety, such activities diminish the dignity and proper use of these public spaces.
As a concerned citizen, I believe that if we are truly committed to keeping our cities clean, attractive, and conducive to tourism and investment, then we must take decisive action.
Local authorities should enforce existing bylaws and regulations governing the use of public spaces and implement measures to prevent such practices.
By doing so, we can preserve the beauty of our cities and project a positive image of Ghana to both residents and visitors alike.
Kojo K,
Madina
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