Editorial
Stop taking undue advantage of consumers
Dear Editor,
I am writing to draw the attention of the government to the outrageous prices of goods at market centres in Accra and beyond. The prices of commodities keep changing everyday without notice and consumers are always compelled to spend huge sums of money on a small quantity of items or products.
I went to one shop last weekend to ask for the price of an essential commodity and I was shocked to know the same item was being sold at a different price at another shop within the same enclave.
I know we are in hard times and there seems to be little we can do to control inflation but traders should not take advantage of the situation to increase prices at their discretion.
When it comes to pricing, traders should consider the poor and the needy who do not have the means to afford any of these expensive items.
Inflation alone should not be an excuse for the outrageous pricing witnessed in recent times and traders should stop making conditions worse by taking undue advantage of customers.
However, if the situation gets out of hand, I will plead with the government to do something about this worrying situation to give consumers some relief.
Pamela Davordzie,
University of Cape Coast.
Dear Editor,
The performance of the Black Stars of Ghana has plunged the entire nation into a joyful mood.
Very few people gave the team any chance at the World Cup but with the little they have shown, Ghanaians have shown massive support.
All the two matches they have played with England and Panama have been characterized by unending joy after the games.
Apart from the team’s performance, the theme song by Ghana’s ace musician, Kofi Kinata have taken the celebration to a new dimension.
The song resonates through every corner both match and non-match days. And when they are played through the large speakers, it gets both young and old dancing their hearts out.
This is a mood I wish Ghanaians would sustain for a long time to keep the unity and friendship among us. Within this period, politics have been relegated to the background and football dominating the discussion. This is what football can do, let’s keep it growing. For the Black Stars, we say ‘Ayekoo.’
Mawuli Quaye,
Accra
Dear Editor,
I have, over time, observed the growing practice of drying washed clothes on the pavements of some principal streets in Accra, as well as on the grassy medians of major roads.
This practice is often carried out by individuals who have made these public spaces their place of abode.
As a country that seeks to maintain a clean, orderly, and beautiful environment, I believe it is time for the government, through the relevant local authorities, to address this issue.
The use of pavements and road medians for drying clothes undermines efforts to promote cleanliness and urban beautification.
Furthermore, this situation could negatively affect Ghana’s tourism industry. Tourists who visit our country do not only come to see historical landmarks and tourist attractions; they also pay attention to the cleanliness, organization, and general appearance of our streets and public spaces.
The sight of clothes hanging on pavements and road medians creates an impression that is inconsistent with the image of a modern and welcoming city.
Equally disturbing is the practice of bathing children on road medians and street pavements. Apart from raising concerns about public hygiene and safety, such activities diminish the dignity and proper use of these public spaces.
As a concerned citizen, I believe that if we are truly committed to keeping our cities clean, attractive, and conducive to tourism and investment, then we must take decisive action.
Local authorities should enforce existing bylaws and regulations governing the use of public spaces and implement measures to prevent such practices.
By doing so, we can preserve the beauty of our cities and project a positive image of Ghana to both residents and visitors alike.
Kojo K,
Madina
