Editorial
Put your faith and prayer into action (Part 1)
Many people in Ghana are very religious, and this means they may either be Christians, Muslims, believers in traditional religions, or other faith.
Believing in a certain kind of faith usually influences people to pray in a certain way and conduct themselves in a way that reflects their faith. It is good for anyone to believe in God, even if their religious practices are different from those of other religious groups.
The Spectator, therefore, expects all believers to exercise their faith in a practical way to help society, particularly the poor.
There are many religious people who are very rich and can help the poor in society improve their conditions in life. Based on one’s financial status, a person can provide food items to the poor around him or her. Rich people can also buy clothes and give them to the needy.
Such gestures can go a long way toward helping the poor and reassuring them of God’s love for humankind.
We, therefore, expect all religious groups and bodies to accept this change and help the poor and needy in their communities. If this is carried out regularly, it will put a smile on the faces of the needy.
Similarly, children of the poor and needy can be sponsored in schools so that they will grow up to become responsible citizens. This is an important duty that must be carried.
This is not to say that all religious people have not been helpful to society. Many of them have been responsible for making life better for the poor and needy.
A display of wealth by the rich who are unwilling to help the poor will be meaningless to God as far as our faith in God is concerned. This explains why The Spectator is advocating support for the poor by religious people all over this country.
As the Bible says, “faith without works is meaningless”. The Bible again makes it clear that if you do not help the sick, the needy, or those who are hungry, it will mean that you have not done any of these things for God.
One day, God will ask you why you did not feed Him when He was hungry or clothe Him when He was naked, and here people will wonder where they saw God and denied Him His needs.
All religious people—Christians, Muslims and other believers—are hereby entreated to live up to their faith by seeing it as a necessity and an obligation to help the poor and the needy in society.
This is what God expects from all believers on this earth.
Dear Editor,
It is often said that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. However, this saying becomes worrying when the health of citizens is threatened by the conditions under which the food they consume daily is sold.
In Ghana, the conditions under which food is sold is quite disturbing. Over the years, I have observed that the environments where food is prepared and sold are often unhygienic.
In many cases, containers holding food such as rice and waakye are left uncovered or not properly covered, exposing them to contamination.
While many Ghanaians paid little attention in the past to the conditions under which food was sold, the narrative seems to be changing in recent years.
I recall an incident during my days in Senior High School (S.H.S.) when my friends and I went out to buy food. At one location, some of us chose not to buy because we assumed the food would be expensive due to how neat the place looked.
Unfortunately, we ended up purchasing food from a different place that was somewhat unhygienic. We overlooked the poor conditions because we believed the quantity offered was better than at the cleaner location.
However, I am certain that my friends and I would not repeat such a mistake today, as we now understand the health implications of that decision.
While public education is important in addressing this issue, I believe it is time for regulatory and law enforcement agencies, such as the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), to crack the whip on food sellers and vendors who operate in unhygienic environments and conditions.
As citizens, we must also be mindful of where we buy our food to protect ourselves and our families from diseases and illnesses. We should choose ‘quality’ over ‘quantity’ and prioritize our health.
From Syram
Oyarifa
Dear Editor,
I write to express concern and call for improved security measures before and after every football match.
The recent robbery attack that led to the tragic death of a player, on their return from a Match day 29 game against Samartex, is both shocking and heartbreaking.
The incident, which reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m., highlights the growing risks faced by players and team officials while traveling.
Football is meant to unite and entertain, not to expose lives to danger. It is therefore imperative that authorities, the Ghana Football Association, and security agencies put in place adequate protection for teams, especially during late-night travels.
I strongly urge all stakeholders to treat this matter with urgency to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring.
From Eugene Ampiaw
Accra
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