Editorial
Remove faulty vehicles from roadsides
A defective vehiclewhich has
impeded movement
Dear Editor,
I want to bring to the notice of the appropriate authorities concerned about an action by some drivers which has become an issue and needs to be addressed before it becomes too late.
The parking of faulty cars at roadsides by some drivers especially from Pig Farm area to Circle in Accra poses danger not to drivers alone but to pedestrians and passengers.
It also causes unnecessary traffic on that stretch of the road and waste passengers time.
The road is a single lane yet drivers go ahead to park their cars at the sides, leaving very narrow spaces for drivers to navigate against oncoming vehicles.
This has on many occasions created rift between drivers as they struggle to meander their way through the narrow space left.
On my way to work last Monday, I witnessed two drivers who almost crashed due to this same issue. Likewise, there have been several accidents recorded over the years as a result of the menace on that stretch of road.
I want to urge appropriate authorities responsible for such vehicles to act as soon as possible to find a way to address it before it results in further damages.
Also, the government and other road safety authorities must endeavour to remove faulty vehicles from the roads for smooth driving and also prevent accidents from occurring.
Linda Segbefia
Accra
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
