3rd May, 2017

The Ghanaian Times applauds President Akufo-Addo for lashing out at workers in Ghana over certain unsatisfactory attitudes at the workplace during his maiden May Day Celebration. The paper says it agrees with the President when he asked workers to change their attitude toward work in order to ensure the development of the country. The Times believes if things are to change, supervision must be strengthened and unproductive workers disciplined. The paper also urges government to as a matter of urgency, implement measures that would curtail bad habits at workplaces. 

The Daily Graphic agrees totally with the President on his call on Ghanaian workers to change their attitude to work. The papers says Ghana can only be developed by its own people so it should be prepared to make the necessary changes that will place the country in good stead for rapid growth and development. It notes that Ghanaians working abroad are time conscious and use their time productively but the same cannot be said about them when they are home. The Graphic says interestingly, after being in their unproductive best, they are quick to agitate for salary increment and better working conditions. The Daily Graphic thinks that Ghanaians must come to the realisation that a country can become great and strong only when they lend a supporting hand to productive activities. 

The Daily Heritage adds its voice to the call by the UN on FIFA to take some drastic actions to set an example by banning teams and their supporters who engage in the act of racism. The paper’s call follows the recent incident on April 30 when former Ghanaian International footballer, Sulley Muntari during a Serie A match in Italy had to complain to the referee that a section of the crowd were hurling racist insults at him. The Heritage condemns the act in no uncertain terms and appeals to the world football governing body FIFA to pay more attention to such disgraceful acts during matches.

GBC