29th September, 2014

The Daily Graphic reignites the debate for Ghanaians living abroad to vote in national elections. It says the need to extend the ballot box to every Ghanaian living abroad is a constitutional provision that must be met. In February 2006, the law on Representation of the Peoples' Amendment Bill was passed by parliament. But the EC has not been able to implement this citing lack of funds. The paper says it is heartwarming that the President has promised to provide funds for the exercise if the EC decides on the implementation. The Graphic adds its voice to the President's call for all Ghanaians to exert pressure on the EC to implement the bill to allow Ghanaians Living abroad to exercise their franchise in general elections conducted in Ghana. The paper therefore urges the EC to as a matter of urgency involve all stakeholders to complete the regulatory framework and modalities towards the exercise. 

The Ghanaian Times is appalled by the lack of funds for the Audit Service to perform its duties and meet the requirement of submitting the Auditor General's report to parliament within six months. It says the release of the allocation for the first quarter was released last month and that could not even cover all the 10 regions. This it believes has delayed the Auditor General's report to Parliament. The Times therefore thinks the situation could put personnel of the Audit Service in a compromising situation in this era of corruption. It is therefore appealing to government and Ministry of Finance to as a matter of urgency, resource the service adequately to enable it to carry out its duties effectively. 

“Let's Deal With Malfeasance In Public Service” is how the Today Newspaper titles its editorial. According to the paper, acts of malfeasance in the public service are getting out of hand. It says if something drastic is not done to ensure that the situation is nipped in the bud, Ghanaians will have themselves to blame. It is the view of the paper that government must lead the way for strong institutional reforms in the full knowledge of every Ghanaian. The paper therefore suggests the standardisation of rules across the public service to help reduce discrimination in the award of executive compensations and perks.

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