24th August, 2017

The Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times discuss whether or not students should be allowed to use mobile phones in schools. The paper supports the idea saying there are various positive outcomes associated with the use of smart phones. It says apart from acquiring and improving knowledge, smart phones act as a means of direct conversation between parents and their wards. To the Times, what is now left is for the Ghana Education Service to come out with rules to regulate phone use to ensure its effective and efficient utilization by students. The paper says Ghanaian students cannot be left behind in this technological era because of some archaic reasoning. 

The Daily Graphic for its part calls for dialogue on the issue. It believes the debate on the matter should go beyond the classroom to the world of work, where most people, even at the corporate executive level, spend time on their phones instead of concentrating on their work. The paper says although the device has simplified the way of life, it can be counterproductive if its usage is not regulated.

The Independent says the filth that has engulfed Tema Station is an eyesore. It says what is making matters worse is the heap of refuse at the right hand side of the exit point of the station.  According to the paper, several calls have been made but nothing has been done. The paper therefore draws the attention of authorities responsible to take urgent action to prevent an outbreak of disease.

The Daily Heritage notes that allegations are flying all over the place that even before the  Special Prosecutor's Bill currently before Parliament is passed, some key functionaries of the erstwhile John Mahama administration have been marked for prosecution by the yet-to-be appointed Special Prosecutor. The Heritage says the impression being created is unnecessary and has the tendency to sharply divide the country on partisan lines. The paper says indeed even current officials who loot the coffers of the State are expected to face the wrath of the Special Prosecutor. The Heritage says it is therefore imperative that the one to be appointed as Special Prosecutor distinguishes Him/Herself and passes the test of objectivity.

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