12th February, 2016

The Daily Graphic says extending personal security to MPs must be given serious consideration. It says the state currently provides security for members of the Executive, some sections of the Judiciary and Article 71 Public office holders, but unfortunately the size of the Ghana Police Service does not match the number of officials who require security in the country. The Graphic says parliament holds the purse strings of government, scrutinises all agreements and brings those who misappropriate public funds to the attention of the public. The Paper thinks due to the sensitive nature of its work members need to be protected. 

The Ghanaian Times urges the security agencies to sharpen their intelligence gathering, to pick up conflict signals and prevent them from turning into violence. The Paper says the violence that broke out in Kumasi on Wednesday was needless and believes the chiefs, opinion leaders and the youth groups can sit together to dialogue to resolve the issue amicably as it is not beyond resolution. The role of the National Peace Council is equally needed. The Paper urges government to adequately resource them to roll out their plans and programmes at the community level to help in conflict prevention and management.  

GBC