The Daily Graphic in its editorial suggests the establishment of more courts to expand the frontiers of the Justice system. Commenting on the rising incidence of inter and intra ethnic conflicts, the paper points out that, the availability of a functional dispute resolution mechanism will make it unattractive for people to adopt self-help measures to seek redress. It thinks it is important that the courts are made friendly so that those who need legal aid can have it.
The Graphic agrees with the Panel System in which ordinary people feel at home because judgment is pronounced by their peers and not by people using big words. The paper also draws attention to the effects long adjournments and delays have caused people seeking redress at the courts. The Daily Graphic urges the authorities to make the law work so that, they are not accused of paying lip service to the rule of law.
Living by example is how the Ghanaian Times titles its editorial. The paper points out that the frequent increases in the price of petroleum products leaves Ghanaians to make judicious use of fuel. Using some public officials as example, the Times says it is important that state machinery used is accounted for.
It points out that it is a complete waste for workers who live in the same location to use different vehicles to work. The paper wants Ministers and public officials to set good examples by avoiding situations that lead to wastage of fuel and other public property. In the view of the Times, the country will achieve its desired growth when Ghanaians make prudent use of fuel.
The Voice urges officers of the Electoral Commission, EC to be circumspect to their duties following recent developments in the Commission. It asks the EC to liaise with the Birth and Death Registry to purge the existing register before additions are made. The Voice thinks this will save the EC from what it calls the Sing Song that, the voter’s register is bloated with ghost names.
The Daily Guide is worried at the numerous non-functioning traffic lights in the City of Accra. To the paper, fighting road accidents without ensuring that traffic lights are functioning properly will be a mirage. It therefore tasks the Department of Urban Roads to address the problem.
The Heritage wants to know how well prepared the nation is to tackle the effect of heavy rains as the Meteorological Services have warned of more rain. It calls on government to help minimize the impact of inevitable floods especially in the north, by tasking NADMO and other stakeholders to educate the public on safe environmental practices.
The Chronicle is happy that members of the Nigerian Community in Ghana are doing their best to change the perception that every Nigerian in Ghana is a 419 fraudster. The paper says it is wrong to blame the Ghanaian media for creating such a perception. The Chronicle therefore calls on the Nigeria High Commission to embark on a massive campaign that will address the problem.