The Ghanaian Times
is happy about the successful performance of the first kidney
transplant by a team of medical experts at the Korle-Bu Teaching
Hospital. According to the paper what touches Ghanaians even more is
the comment of the Head of dialysis unit, Dr. Charlotte Osafo who saw
the successful transplant as a victory for the humorous dialysis
patients and all those who have not been able to pay for the dialysis.
The paper urges Ghanaians to donate to the kidney foundation to reduce
the cost of kidney treatments.
The Daily Graphic calls on the electorate to go to the polls with a clear mind, in the hope that a level-playing field will be provided. To the paper, the checks and balances put in place by the Electoral Commission, EC should allay the fears of those who still doubt the credibility of the EC. It urges all stakeholders to play their part as effectively as possible to ensure peace. In the opinion of the Graphic it is in the spirit of fairness at the polls that the Ministry of the Interior has decided to assign security details to all the eight presidential candidates. It therefore calls on the electorate to reject those who preach violence.
The Vanguard says the country needs quality leadership to steer its affairs. It mentions sincerity, humility and friendliness as well as tolerance of opposing views even if they are unpleasant and non-factual. To the paper, prospective leaders are expected to set realistic targets that are attainable. It says the country's socio-economic and political status has reached a point that needs to be further heightened to ensure better standard of living.
