29th January, 2016

The Daily Graphic in its editorial is worried about the way negotiations between government and Organised Labour continue to end in entrenched positions. It says although the two parties seem to have agreed on the electricity tariff, same cannot be said of the energy sector levy and water, a position the graphic thinks is not in the interest of Ghanaians. The paper says it has on many occasions argued that the best way to achieve consensus in negotiations is for parties not to go into mediations with entrenched positions. The Graphic reiterates the importance of dialogue in situations that the two parties find themselves, it urges them to remain at table and jaw jaw until all the issues have been solved amicably. Anything contrary, will lead to turmoil on the industrial front.

The Ghanaian Times calls for peace in Agogo following the recent Fulani herdsmen attacks on residents and the subsequent killing of two people. The Times shares in the pain of the Agogo people and backs them fully in their efforts to stop the destruction of their farms, protect lives and economic interest in the area. What the paper is however against is the confrontational stance of the youth which could lead to disturbance of peace in the area. The Times thinks there are many socio economic challenges and conflicts dotted around the nation waiting to be resolved and Agogo and Fulani herdsmen and their activities should not be allowed to add up to the numbers. 

GBC