2nd June, 2016

The Daily Graphic urges the Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, to develop innovative ways to capture all income earners in the tax net to lessen the burden on the few who currently bear the brunt of the many taxes imposed by government. The paper believes with reduced percentage charged on incomes, the country will rake in more revenue from the taxes generated and also not impose a burden on only a few in the formal sector. The Graphic says taxes are needed to ensure development and money in government’s purse to run the country. For this reason it calls on the sector Ministry to widen the tax net and not deepen it. 

The Ghanaian Times calls on the IGP and the entire security services to step up security in the Ashanti Region particularly Kumasi. The paper is alarmed that despite efforts that the police and other security agencies are making efforts, criminals have decided not to allow peace to prevail in Kumasi. It says gradually the region is turning into an insecure place, raising concerns and fear. This is because the armed robbers appear ruthless as they gun down their victims at will. The Times commends the Police Service led by the Regional Commender DCOP Kofi Boakye, for their efforts to bring the criminals to book. It says security in the Ashanti Region should be treated as a special case with the deployment of more personnel to Kumasi to maintain law and order, especially as the country goes to the polls.

The Daily Heritage raises concerns about series of conflicts going on in the Northern region. The paper says it needs the collaborative efforts of the people to curb the menace. It therefore calls on the police to focus more on gathering intelligence and being on guard to prevent the conflict. The Heritage says the act of pushing blames on each other won't solve the conflict but will rather worsen it. The paper charges politicians and citizens to desist from defamatory words that will bring about conflict. It advises the public to bury their differences and fight for peace.

Today Newspaper urges Ghanaians to do all they can to guard and protect the peace the country is currently enjoying. The paper says there is only one Ghana and people shouldn't be quick to create any mayhem without recourse to law. It says as the country inches up to election the most important thing that the country should be fighting for is peace and stability. The paper refers to what is happening at Krofrom, a suburb of Kumasi as worrying, saying the people have taken the law into their hands leading to mayhem.

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