Data journalist Maxwell Mensah has voiced serious concerns about political misinformation spreading on social media. This trend, he stated, could harm Ghana's democratic conversations.
Mensah, who leads the Data and Investigations Desk at Tobinco, highlighted the negative impact of false information and abusive language.
He believes this rise in online falsehoods could erode public confidence in democratic processes.
The journalist argued that a concerted effort is needed to stop this spread of misinformation.
He also emphasized the potential damage to Ghana's political landscape and public discourse.
Mensah did not specify which platforms are most affected.
His call comes as many countries grapple with the effects of online political manipulation.
Further details on his proposed solutions were not immediately available.
The trend of misinformation on social media is a global concern for many nations.
Officials are considering ways to address this growing challenge.