Naked electric wires and cables: a threat to human lives

Dear Editor,

Over the past few months, I have noticed with grave concern a number of naked electric wires and cables in some areas and on parts of roads exposed.

Anytime I come across these naked electric wires and cables that are either left on the bare floor in the open or dangling on walls and electric poles, my heart trembles with fear.

It is worrying because sometime one would find children walking around these areas. They may be tempted to touch them and that will create problems.

It becomes even more dangerous when it rains. The moment it falls in water, it would create problems for whoever steps in it.

That brings to mind an incident that happened in Sukura about five years ago when a 10-year old boy got electrocuted after coming into contact with stagnant rain water with a naked electric wire.

I believe it was about time that city authorities take a serious look at this issue which I feel has been neglected for far too long.

One thing I have realised about Ghanaians and state authorities is that they always lay back and wait until a disaster happens before they act.

In crisis management, there must be proactive measures in place to ensure that the crisis does not occur in the first place. I believe it is about time our state agencies and authorities adopt them rather than reactive measures. 

Let us find ways of taking off these naked electric wires and cables that pose a threat to human lives.

Nana Ampem,

Sukura