30th March, 2015

The Ghanaian Times congratulates WAEC on its efforts to combat examination malpractices making the certificate acceptable all over the world. The Times is however worried that many students, invigilators as well as teachers have faced sanctions in the past for indulging in examination malpractices. The Paper hopes this year's examination would be incident-free, and urged students not to fall into temptations that would jeopardise their future. The Paper hopes that the Ghana Education Service, WAEC and the security agencies have put in place the necessary measures to ensure adequate security at all examination centres so as to maintain the integrity of the WASSCE. The Paper wishes all the candidates the best of luck. 

The Daily Graphic sees the affirmative action by the National Executive Committee of the NPP as an exemplary democratic expression. The Paper is however, worried that the nation's support for women even though commendable, falls short of the Beijing declaration. The Graphic nevertheless believes the step taken by the executives of the NPP to promote affirmative action is in the right direction. The Paper says women have a greater role to play in the development of the nation at the political level and requires support to make that dream possible. 

The General Telegraph urges political parties in Nigeria to abide by the agreement they signed in Abuja to ensure peace after the elections. The Paper calls on Nigeria to demonstrate the capacity and commitment of Africa to advance of democracy on the continent. The Telegraph is however concerned that in the wake of the postponement of the elections in February, there has been tensions between some members of the diplomatic community in Nigeria and the government over the posturing of some countries with regard to their expectations of the outcome of the elections. The Paper urges all diplomats in Nigeria to remain neutral and work towards helping the country to consolidate her democracy no matter who emerges victorious.

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