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Sammy Gyamfi’s claim that Dr Bawumia increased Hajj fare to GHS 75k false
On March 3, 2025, the Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing…
Countering electoral disinformation: Here are 5 observations we made during elections 2024
Ghana’s 2024 general elections generated enormous false and polarizing narratives. Some of…
Asaase Radio rehashes false claim about Free SHS enrolment figures
On December 17, 2024, Asaase Radio, an Accra-based station, claimed on its…
True, Bawumia recorded zero votes at some polling stations in Bawku
Two social media users (here and here) claim the presidential candidate of…
False! Betting tax has not been abolished
Claim: A social media user claimed that the betting tax in Ghana…
True, NDC has pledged to prosecute BoG Governor over economic mismanagement
Claim: NDC has communicated its intent to prosecute the current Bank of…
Inside the Hashtag Cold Wars: How coordinated networks on X are driving disinformation in Ghana’s 2024 elections
On X (formerly Twitter), a coordinated network of accounts is driving hashtags…
True, Looters invaded Tamale Agric Warehouse, carted away supplies
Claim: True! Looters steal from the Tamale Agric warehouse Source: GTV (YouTube)…
No evidence Mahama got over 5 million votes and Bawumia over 3 million votes
Claim: An X handle, @Channel8Ghana, shared a flyer claiming John Mahama, the…
False! Chief Imam didn’t say he would ‘enstool a Muslim president’
Claim: An Accra-based radio station, Wontumi TV/Radio, alleged that the Chief Imam…
False! The highest inflation rate under Mahama not 15%
Claim: A post by Loud Silence Media, a media outlet owned by…
False! Ghana NOT third in Food security ranking in Africa
Claim: Ghana is third in terms of food security in Africa Verdict:…