Editorial
Repair the gaping pot holes at Ritz junction
One of the gaping pot holes near the Ritz jumction traffic liight
There is a deep concern among residents along the border between Adentan Municipal Assembly and La-Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly, especially those living within Ritz traffic light (Ritz junction) area.
The inhabitants’ worry is about gaping pot holes on the road located near the traffic signal pole on the Ashalley Botwe-Ritz junction side of the road.
For years, these yawning pot holes on this busy road had created unbearable heavy traffic for motorists and passengers who ply the route.
What makes the situation scary is that, impatient motorists at top speed and in a bid to avoid the pot holes to beat the red light, swerve towards the median of the road (made of concrete) or towards the right side of the road, where pedestrians walk.
This dangerous driving had seen some of the impatient motorists either crashing into the concrete slab or scratching it and denting their vehicles in the process, while others who veered towards the pedestrians, either hit them or missed them by a hair’s breadth.
Some motorists who pass through the pot hole in haste either end up destroying the ball joint of their vehicles or their vehicles’ exhaust pipe mufflers, or burst the tyres of their vehicles, among others.
With the road on the border between these two assemblies, whose lackadaisical attitude towards the situation is unacceptable, it is becoming evident that unless the Ministry of Roads and Highways steps in, the assemblies would not respond to remedy the situation.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Kwabena Mensah Ofori,
Adenta East, 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
