“WE HAVE ADOPTED A NUMBER OF RESOLUTIONS TO FIGHT DISINFORMATION” – INFORMATION MINISTER
The Ministry of Information under the leadership of the minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah on Thursday, October 19 held a national dialogue on the ‘impact of Disinformation on Electoral Integrity, Peace, and Security in Africa’ which was partnered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration to adopt some resolutions on what can be done to fight misinformation in the country..
Information Minister in a tweet said “Through the dialogue, we adopted a number of resolutions on what we must do to combat disinformation as a country.
“My special appreciation to all stakeholders who made time today to participate in the dialogue.”
The National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaah who also spoke at the event said misinformation poses a security threat.
“In Ghana, a more disconcerting trend is also emerging,” he said.
He added, “Notably following the coup in Niger, certain individuals in academia, civil societies and the media, from what I have observed have been propagating false narratives in support of a coup or military rule.
“these actors have gained substantial followings on social media leveraging the influence to disseminate misinformation that threatens our nation’s peace and also stability, especially as we approach the critical December 2024 general election and this is a matter of serious concern.
“Misinformation, whether intentional or inadvertent, from these individuals poses a significant threat to Ghana’s stability because they are influential ,” he said.
