5th November, 2014

The Ghanaian Times says poor academic results at the basic level are worrying especially for parents who have to struggle to raise funds to support their children's education. The paper therefore thinks the call by IMANI Ghana to the Ghana Education Service to ensure that the right teachers are appointed to prepare the children adequately for high school education is supported and adhered to. The Times says although the country needs teachers to fill vacancies in basic schools it is equally important that we do not achieve this by upholding mediocrity. It urges parents to get involved in the training of their children by supervising their homework because they spend more time at home than at school. 

The Daily Graphic writes on the observation of International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. The paper adds its voice to that of the UN in demanding that impunity for crimes against journalists end and society respect the rights of journalists. The paper says the media cannot continue to carry out its mandate if their safety is not guaranteed. It is the hope of the Graphic that the years ahead will see the elimination of all forms of violence against journalists, so that the media can live up to their mandate and play their role well. The paper admits that there are times when certain omission on the part of the media have necessitated the attacks on them saying despite these, all acts of aggression against journalists must be condemned. 

The Heritage says the facelift given to parliament is long overdue as Ghana has always been touted as a good example for countries that espouse strong democracy in Africa. The paper commends the leadership of both sides and the parliamentary Service Board for a job well done. The Heritage says the challenge now is how to maintain the facility and asks that the parliamentary Service Board institute measures to ensure that the facility is guarded and well maintained. 

The Herald says the arrogance of workers in the country has reached its epic, especially members of the Ghana Medical Association who have taken an oath to protect and preserve human life. It says there are laws and any individual who disagrees with the ruling of a court of competent jurisdiction must use the many avenues available to seek redress and interpretation. The Herald says the workers are setting a bad precedent that is not healthy for the country's democracy.

GBC