Drive Without Alcohol; The Streets Don't Need Blood Donation, Happy New Year!

Everyone looks forward to and enjoys the holidays of Christmas and New Year. Although it is the ideal time to see our loved ones and explore the New Year, we must also remember that the holidays also bring with them the possibility of unforeseen harmful situations at home, on the highways, and when visiting. We must use utmost caution to prevent them or reduce the risk as much as possible.

Even though Ghana has a lot of poor and hazardous roads, a lot of drivers drive while intoxicated. Drunk driving is the primary cause of hundreds of deaths in automobile accidents each year. Additionally, because it impairs driver focus, using a mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle can be extremely dangerous. If a call comes in while you’re driving, you should stop in a safe spot based on how urgent it is.

When you get behind the steering wheel, never forget that you are accountable for both your life and the lives of others. Drive defensively and responsibly. It’s a feeble idea for drivers, especially those who operate commercial trucks, to speed to earn additional money.

Many of these drivers who enjoy speeding never make it to their destination with their passengers; instead, they are involved in dangerous collisions, killing their passengers, and those who are fortunate enough to survive will never be the same. Thus, the recommendation is, “If you drink, don’t drive; if you drive, don’t drink; stop spilling blood on the streets.”

Additionally, there are more online crimes or cyber frauds throughout the holiday season. The number of con artists is rising, and more people are falling for mobile money scams. The reality that a large number of Ghanaians and ECOWAS citizens rely on crime for a living and are content with it is startling. Therefore, people should be extremely careful to avoid becoming victims of financial fraudsters.

I wish everyone in and outside Ghana, including readers of the ModernGhana news and those who have made numerous contributions to improving Ghana as a country, a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Wealth or material possessions are not the only factors that determine prosperity; leading a moral life in the eyes of the God or Allah that we adore is also important. Integrity and a clear conscience are the keys to happiness in life and mental tranquility.

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