The Daily Graphic says the explosion at Ablekuma NIC near Accra that reduced a warehouse to rubble has exposed the weaknesses in the country’s regulatory framework. To the paper, the collapse of the warehouse brings painful memories of those who died through similar circumstances in the past because institutions such as District Assemblies, EPA and the Town and Country Planning Department have shirked their responsibilities. The Graphic calls on government to sanction anyone found to have failed to discharge his or her duties in the siting of the warehouse at Ablekuma.
The Heritage urges the GPRTU, Cooperative Transport Union, Private Road Transport Owners Association and others to announce the appropriate fares for compliance of their drivers and apprentices without further delay. The paper adds that the transport ministry also should follow up with strict monitoring to ensure that only the approved fares are charged.
The Daily Searchlight is unhappy that the nation’s roads continue to experience many accidents in spite of the education that is going on. The paper calls on government to put in place measures to stop over-speeding and reckless driving. The Daily Searchlight also calls for regular tests for both drivers and vehicles. With regular and more stringent checks these anomalies would be addressed.
The Chronicle congratulates the former Minister of Energy, Joseph Kofi Adda for openly apologizing to Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama over a brand that erupted between them at an NPP rally at Bolga. The paper thinks this bold initiative needs to commend especially as the nation gears up for the election. The Chronicle calls on supporters of Mr. Adda to emulate his example for the peace of the country. It also calls the vice president to accept the apology to resolve the tension that has been created between them.
The Enquirer agrees with Pastor Mensah Otabil that the country’s guest for a modern society must be hinged on the two critical pillars of citizenship and leadership. The paper thinks facing current challenges calls for concerted efforts not only by government but by all. The Enquirer believes much progress will be made if comparison between Ghana and advanced countries are stopped. The paper is of the view that Ghanaians should be able to think in their own small way rather than behave like those in the advanced countries.
