Editorials

Some papers

The Daily Graphic comments on the clashes at Agbogbloshie on Tuesday. It says 'On Tuesday, some hoodlums at the Konkomba Market in Accra put up a behaviour that can only be akin to what happens in the animal kingdom. In the full glare of their compatriots, these people exhibited brute force in airing their grievances. The spectacle that was left behind after the free-for-all, during which machetes, guns and other offensive weapons were used, was horrific'.

In the view of the paper, our passion for the rule of law should provide enough space for all patriotic citizens to express their opinions without let or hindrance. Our rich diversity should never be the source of conflict and deadly disagreements but should encourage us to respect the values inherent in our rich diversity.

The paper says whether we like it or not we shall continue to be one people belonging to this great country with a common destiny, notwithstanding our ethnic, political and religious differences.

The paper is saddened that a section of the society has allowed its association with political parties to disturb our sense of brotherhood and drive us to engage in fratricidal struggles.

The paper therefore appeals to the police to act decisively to bring the perpetrators of last Tuesday's violence to book in order to serve as deterrent to others. The two political parties are also urged to advise their supporters to desist from the culture of impunity and violence for which they are gradually gaining notoriety for.