29th September, 2015

The Daily Graphic is concerned about the extreme partisanship that has characterised the debate on the voters register. This according to the paper is a major setback to the development effort, making it difficult to reap the dividends of democracy. The Graphic says after 22 years of democratic rule, the time has come for Ghana to build consensus on issues concerning the voters register. It says the entrenched positions taken by the major political parties will not help in solving the problem. The Paper therefore calls on both the majority and minority parties to relinquish their entrenched stance and objectively look at the issue devoid of partisan considerations. 

The Ghanaian Times applauds the caution given to politicians by the Imam of Tema, Alhaji Abubakar Adams, to be mindful of promises they make to the electorates. The Paper says the advice is timely as most politicians try to outdo their opponents by making unrealistic promises. They must make promises and plans which they can easily execute to improve the welfare of the people. The Times calls for reorientation of members of political parties to desist from acts which will dent their image. 

The Daily Heritage adds its voice to the calls for training of tertiary students to be relevant in today's business world. It says the increase in unemployed graduates is a clear indication that there is the need for paradigm shift. The Paper says universities must improve dialogue with industries to tailor their curricular to their requirements. The Daily Heritage thinks graduates must be equipped with the requisite skills to allow them to think outside the box. The Paper accordingly urges the youth to challenge the status quo to avoid being part of the crowd looking for jobs after tertiary education.

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