Editorial
Thinking out loud on Minority reshuffle
● Parliament
Permit me to comment on restructuring of the leadership of the Minority in Parliament. The recent changes had sparked some mix reactions by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with some calling for reversal of the decision.
While some party faithful say there was no consensus ahead of the reshuffling, other observers say the party should have considered the sentiments of the supporters of the previous leaders before deciding to replace them.
Be it as it may, I belong to the school of thought which suggests that the change in leadership is in the best interest of the party. There comes a time in every institution where a new crop of leaders need to steer affairs, and I believe the minority caucus deems it fit to inject some fresh energy into their leadership.
The reshuffle, in my view, would perhaps send a signal on what the party intends to achieve in the run-up to 2024 general election. Like the game of football, some players may not always be happy with the substitution a manager makes but in some instances the substitutes tended to ‘change the game’ and ensured victory in the long run.
In the day, ahead, I would encourage the national leadership of the NDC to find a way of helping party supporters to find reason in the decision to appoint a new Minority Leader in parliament. Existing Parliamentarians should as well address their constituents to calm ‘tempers’.
I do not think there should be any fuss about the reshuffle once it is geared towards a collective mission.
George Obeng Osei, Oyibi.
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
