Editorial
We welcome 2022 in grand style
All too soon, the year 2021 has ended and we are now in a new year 2022. We need to reflect on what happened in the previous year while ushering ourselves into the New Year which has just begun. Many things happened in 2021. Some of them were pleasant and interesting, but others were bitter and unpleasant.
In the previous year, the nation encountered a number of motor accidents as well as serious injuries and deaths. These things made us sad.
At the same time, we experienced pleasant news such as growth in our businesses, avoidance of death from COVID-19 and also completion of our projects. Some of us might have also bought new vehicles.
Despite all this, life still continues and we have to be grateful to the Almighty God who has preserved us to this day. It is not everyone who is alive today to begin the New Year, but in spite of all this, we are grateful to our Creator.
It is worthy of note that our beloved country has peace and stability. The government is performing, having initiated and implemented a number of development programmes in the interest of the people. It is our hope that all development programmes found in all sectors of the economy will be completed soon, so that Ghana as a whole will be the beneficiary.
As Ghanaians, we must count our blessings one by one and note that as a country we have what it takes to transform the lives of our people, if we resolve with one another to live in peace and strive for our developmental goals.
There is still a long way to go, but we believe that no matter the obstacles we face, we can make this country a better place for the present and future generations.
Developments in various sectors of the economy such as Planting for Food and Jobs, Free Senior High and Vocational Education, the Digitilisation programme of government, the distribution of drugs by drones, among others, all go to show that the country is doing well provided we put our heads together to effectively implement these programmes.
But we need to support our government to provide adequate security, so that everyone in the country will enjoy the peace and happiness we are all seeking.
The Spectator wishes all Ghanaians and other residents in the country a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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
