Data journalist Maxwell Mensah is calling for an immediate stop to the growing problem of fake news and hateful political talk online. He stated that this is harming Ghana's public trust.
Mensah expressed concern that the spread of untruths on social media is a serious threat to Ghana's democratic discussions.
He leads the Data and Investigations Desk at the Tobinco Group.
Mensah highlighted the need for responsible use of social media platforms during political times.
He urged citizens to be critical of information they encounter online.
The trend of misinformation can make people doubt real news sources.
This can make it harder for people to make informed decisions.
Mensah believes that better education on media literacy is needed.