20th November, 2014

The Daily Graphic says ordinary people are feeling the pinch, not least as a country has been experiencing daily power outages since a natural gas pipeline off the coast of neighbouring Togo has been damaged. In view of this, the IMF has encouraged the country to curb interest rates and get its wage bill under control. The paper suggests that government should do more by building the country's foreign reserves through the domestic revenue and mobilize ways to build up the debt. 

The Ghanaians Times captions its Editorial “Tough Times Ahead.” According to the paper government’s proposal to add 17.5 VAT to petroleum products will significantly increase the headship being a faced by the citizens. It says much as government requires more revenue to champion development; this decision is an unpopular one. The paper says though it shares both sentiments by government and the public, government must find realistic ways towards the fight against corruption and also checking expenditure. 

The Daily Heritage says prior to reading the budget many were those who called for drastic measures to turn the tide and ease the hardship in the economy. The paper thinks the budget has real prospects but the problem is its implementation. It therefore urges government to keep its promises and take Ghanaians out of the hardships currently confronting the people. 

The Today Newspaper calls on Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives and Local government Ministry to have keen interest in sanitation as it is a problem in the country. The paper believes that the mantra ''Cleanliness is next to Godliness'' should be imbibed in Ghanaians. This it says will go a long way to minimize diseases such as malaria and cholera in the country. The paper sees the need for individuals to cultivate the habit of keeping their environs clean without being prompted.

GBC