Editorial
Urgent road repair needed on Koforidua Poly highway
Koforidua Highway
Dear Editor,
In recent times, the Koforidua Poly highway has witnessed a significant degradation, forcing drivers to slow down and navigate treacherous road conditions. I wish to draw your attention to a particularly alarming issue on this road – a massive pothole located just after the Capital View traffic light. This pothole, situated between Capital View and Bedtime Road, has become a hotspot for accidents and vehicular damage.
Not too long ago, while on my way to church, I witnessed a driver attempting to avoid this hazardous pothole. Unfortunately, in doing so, the driver’s vehicle suffered a ruptured fuel tank and the loss of a tyre. This incident is just one of many that have occurred on this stretch of road, and it is high time that measures are taken to address this pressing issue and ensure the safety of those who traverse this route.
I am writing to bring this matter to the attention of the relevant road and highway authorities within the New Juaben South Municipality. The situation is not only causing physical harm to individuals but is also resulting in extensive damage to vehicles travelling along this stretch. It is my hope that this letter will prompt an urgent response and action to rectify the dire situation on the Koforidua Poly highway.
The condition of our roads is a reflection of the overall safety and well-being of the community. Neglecting road maintenance can have serious consequences, as we have witnessed on the Koforidua Poly highway. Accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage are avoidable consequences of this deteriorating infrastructure.
I implore the relevant authorities to prioritise the repair and maintenance of this vital road. This is not just an inconvenience but a matter of public safety. The longer we delay in addressing this issue, the more lives will be put at risk, and the more damage will be inflicted on vehicles.
Furthermore, the state of our roads can impact economic activities in the area. The Koforidua Poly highway serves as a crucial transportation route for both residents and businesses. The current state of disrepair not only jeopardizes safety but also hampers economic growth and development.
I urge the authorities to act swiftly and decisively to fix the porthole on the Koforidua Poly highway and, more broadly, to invest in the maintenance and improvement of our roads. This is not merely a matter of convenience; it is a matter of life and death. We cannot afford to let this situation persist any longer. I am confident that, with the necessary attention and resources, we can rectify this problem and ensure safer and more efficient transportation for all.
George Obeng Osei
Koforidua
Dear Editor,
I wish to use this esteemed platform to urge the traditional councils of Osu and La to call for independent investigation into the recent demolition exercise at Kaajaano.
The exercise rendered hundreds homeless.
Information about the reason for the demolition has been scanty with those desiring to know feeding heavily on social media posts.
One particular name –Jato, has been associated with it but under whose instruction the exercise was carried is also not known.
Sadly, instead of getting to know who ordered the demolition and for what reasons, traditional authorities of Osu and La have been embroiled in a tug-of-war over ownership of the said land.
This is premature. At this moment, they should call for investigation into the exercise to know the people behind it.
When that is done, then discussions about the owners of the site can begin. That would end the posture of the two neighbouring town which has the potential to turn into something else.
Ataa Osa Mensah,
Osu
Dear Editor,
I wish to use your respected platform to draw the attention of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to the behaviour of traders and some drivers about the use of lower denomination coins, specifically the 20 and 10 pesewas.
About two weeks ago, I read in your sister newspaper, The Ghanaian Times about this problem and the caution that followed from the BoG and some economic analysts.
The warning they gave was that the continuous rejection of the notes could create pricing problems which can eventually affect inflation.
I thought that would put to bed that practice or refusal to accept the coins when given out as change or use to pay for particular service.
Unfortunately, the problem still persist among traders, drivers, customers and passengers alike. Only last week, there was as altercation in the Accra Central area where a woman refused to accept five 20 pesewas note totaling one cedi.
As the argument continued, the trader decided not to sell to the customer again after by-standers explained to her that it was still a legal tender and those that refused it could become offenders.
This is an issue the BoG and other regulatory agencies must go and explain to the people and let them know that it is unlawful not to accept a currency that is still in use.
It nothing was done, it could create a much more serious problems.
Mary Osei Badu,
Swedru
