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National Unity Is What We Need

One Important Thing That Is Necessary For The Development Of This Country Is Unity On The Part Of Everyone In Order To Ensure That We Are Able To Get To Our Des­tination Socially, Economically And Politically.

Division In Any Form Must Be Es­chewed By Everyone And All Groups Of People.

We All Need To Study The Purpose Of Peace As A Vehicle For Socioeco­nomic Development In The Country.

It Is, Indeed, Very Surprising That We Hear Of Conflicts, Disagreements And Fighting In Different Parts Of The Country. Such Negative Tendencies Ought To Be Avoided So That Together We Can Live In Peace And Harmony.

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Any Time We Allow Divisions To Occur Among Our People, The Clock Of Progress Becomes Retarded.

In Our Socioeconomic Dispensa­tion, We Expect Our Chieftaincy In­stitutions To Unite And Come Togeth­er For A Common Purpose. Our Chiefs And Elders Must Always Support The Truth And Refrain From Intervening In Matters That Could Go Against The Travesty Of Justice.

At The Same Time, All Ghanaians Must First See Themselves As Belong­ing To The Country First And Foremost Before Any Other Considerations.

Our Identity As Ghanaians Must Run Paramount To Any Other Things In The Country.

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We Also Expect People Of Various Faiths To See Themselves As One Peo­ple With A Common Destiny.

If This Is Done, Unnecessary Dis­agreements And Conflicts Would Not Occur.

This Explains Why Various Ethnic Conflicts In Different Parts Of The Country Should Be Seen As Needless. These Conflicts Do Not Promote So­cioeconomic Development.

It Is Also Important To Note That Political Actors Must See Themselves As Friends Or Brothers And Sisters But Not Enemies. Each Political Group Must Feel Free To Come Out With Its Ideas Without Fear Or Favour.

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It Is Also Important For These Po­litical Parties To Refrain From Insults And Atrocious Attacks.

They Must Come Out With Pro­grammes That Are Convincing Enough To Influence People For Their Votes

Ghana Is A Beautiful Country That Must Be Maintained As Such For The Present And Future Generations. The Children Yet Unborn Must All Come To Experience The Culture Of Unity So That As One People, We Will Be Able To Attain National Progress, Develop­ment And Unity.

We All Have A Responsibility To­wards This Purpose. For This Reason, We Must All Be Responsible Towards Each Other In A Peaceful And Cordial Manner.

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Our Parliamentarians Are Includ­ed In This Desire Even In The Light Of Enjoyment Of Parliamentary Immu­nity, Which Can Exempt Them From Certain Sanctions. Let Each Of Us Work Hard Towards The Attainment Of Unity, This Invaluable Ingredient Of National Development, For The Positive Transformation Of This Noble Country.

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Concern over mentally ill persons roaming Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange

 Dear Sir

I write to express my concern over the growing number of mentally ill indi­viduals roaming the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange in Accra.

This area, a vital trans­portation hub and commer­cial centre, has increasingly become home to several per­sons visibly suffering from mental health issues, often without adequate care or supervision.

This situation poses risks both to the affected individuals and the general pub­lic. Some of these individuals are exposed to traffic hazards, unsanitary conditions, and in some cases, hostile treatment from passersby.

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There have also been reports of oc­casional erratic behaviour, which causes fear and discomfort among commuters and vendors.

Mental health is a public health issue, and these individuals deserve compas­sion, medical attention, and a safe envi­ronment.

I urge the Ministry of Health, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, and relevant NGOs to collaborate on a sustainable solution including mental health outreach pro­grammes, rehabilitation, and safe hous­ing.

Kwame Nkrumah Circle should be a symbol of progress, not a place where the vulnerable are left to struggle. Let us act with urgency and humanity.

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From John Boateng

Kwame Nkrumah Circle

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Parents should encourage their wards writing BECE

Dear Editor,

AS the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) takes off across the country starting Wednesday, I write to encourage all candidates taking part in this important step in their academic journey.

Out of a total of 603,328 can­didates taking the examination this year, 306,078 are females, whiles the rest 297,250 are males.

Over the years, the examina­tion begins on Monday and ended on Friday but per the timetable, this year’s candidates started on Wednesday and will end next week.

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The BECE is not just an exam, it is a milestone from one stage to another. It represents years of hardwork, dedication and the dreams of countless students who hope to continue their education and build a brighter future.

This is where the role of parents, teachers and society become beneficial. Let us offer not only academic support but emotional encouragement to them.

I also appeal to educational authorities to ensure fairness, proper supervision and transpar­ency throughout the examination period.

The journey may be challeng­ing, but with time, focus and discipline they can make it.

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I wish to use this platform to wish all of them well.

Naa Koshie, Teshie

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