30th July, 2014

THE GHANAIAN TIMES:  writing on the fast spread of Ebola in some
African countries calls for vigilance especially at the country's entry points. The paper considers as vital the caution by the Vice President  to citizens  to adopt preventive measures to neutralise the disease. The paper says  because the country's entry ports  cannot be entirely closed,  it is important that visitors are properly screened
for the deadly virus before being allowed into the country. The Times advises all health experts to be proactive and educate Ghanaians on how to conduct and protect themselves from the Ebola virus.
 
THE DAILY GRAPHIC: urges government to reconsider the size of the public sector and cut down expenditure for the execution of projects which will improve the well-being of Ghanaians.  The paper says the public service is too big for a population of about 25 million because 70 percent of national revenue is used to pay wages and salaries.  The
Graphic therefore agrees with what it calls Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom's version of the State of the Nation Address where he calls for the trimming down of the number of ministers to a maximum of 40 to reduce the cost of governance.  To achieve results the paper urges government
to demand productivity from public sector workers for national
economic renewal.
 
The Herald urges Ghanaians to have faith in President Mahama as he makes frantic efforts to address issues affecting the economy. The paper says the president is not one who believes in quick fixes and that explains the reason for  what seems to be the delay in tackling economic issues. The Herald cites the uninterrupted supply of electricity in recent past as a sign that calmer days are ahead as
promised by President Mahama.The paper urges Ghanaians to be
optimistic like the president who believes that although the road will be unpleasant, things will get better. The paper is hopeful that by the end of this year all issues raised with the economy will be resolved.
 
THE TODAY NEWSPAPER: says President Mahama should shop the talk and work’.  According to the paper, barely a month ago, President Mahama promised Ghanaians that he would not be talking too much but instead
working to improve the living conditions of Ghanaians.  The paper says nobody can begrudge the president of his professional competence as a communicator but that is not a guarantee for him to always respond to issues without due diligence.

It continues that, there have been countless occasions that the
President has gotten it wrong in his attempt to respond to pertinent issues concerning the nation.

The paper thinks it is either the president is told the truth by his
appointees or he was not been briefed on issues.  The paper urges the President to allow history to guide him that leaders who talked too much with promises become failures for their people.

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