4th July, 2016

The Daily Graphic expresses concern about excessive use of intemperate language in the run up to the November polls. The paper says much as the constitution guarantees the right to free speech and other liberties, it is incumbent on all to appreciate the limits set by the same constitution to free speech. The Graphic appeals to political parties and the media to always bear in mind, the need to posit the national interest with decorum, far and above any other consideration in their quest to make themselves heard. 

The Daily Heritage appeals to Ghanaians who may have been affected by excesses of the country’s military past to unconditionally forgive their perpetrators, and not allow the painful past disorganize their quest to contribute to the development of the country. Citing the 34th anniversary of the gruesome murder of the three High Court Judges abducted and killed in 1982, the paper says the protection of the judiciary from all forms of intimidation and interference is key to securing judicial independence. The Daily Heritage urges Ghanaians to take stock of the excesses of the past, make amends and work towards peace during the November polls. 

The Ghanaian Times congratulates the Chief Fire Officer, Dr Albert Brown Gaisie on his nomination to the membership of the prestigious Fire and Safety in Africa Advisory Board (FSA), for his hard work and contribution to fire safety on the continent. The paper recounts with admiration the massive transformation Dr Gaisie has brought to the Ghana National Fire Service, GNFS and hopes his current appointment will further build his capacity to contribute to the development of the Service.

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