12th April, 2016

The Daily Graphic urges the police and other agencies to tighten security at all public places and along the country's roads. It says in spite of  assurances by the Ghana Police Service, Ghanaians need to be security conscious at all times and swiftly report any strange meetings, or activities in their communities to the security agencies. The Graphic shares in the worry of the Christian Council of Ghana over the way the police at checkpoints sometimes waive checks on some vehicles because they are perceived to be driven by so-called big men. The paper believes the security apparatus is well conditioned and capable of dealing with any insurgency or acts that are inimical to the security of the people and the peace of the nation. 

The Ghanaian Times commends the Wa West District Assembly for its initiative to help control child delinquency in the area. According to the paper, the high rate of poverty confronting the nation has compelled a lot of parents to neglect their responsibility of bringing their children up, which in turn makes them vulnerable and prone to social vices in their bid to survive. This worrying development compelled the district assembly to place a ban on playing loud music and all other social gatherings after 6pm. It says such occasions are fast becoming breeding grounds for children to engage in acts frowned upon in society, citing an instance where some young boys and girls were caught having sex in the open at one of such occasions. The Times calls on the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social protection to get involved and make the ban a national phenomenon.

GBC