Data journalist Maxwell Mensah has called for an immediate stop to the spread of fake news and harsh political comments on social media. He believes this trend is growing and threatens Ghana's democratic process.
Mensah, who heads the Data and Investigations Desk at Tobinco, stated that the current online environment is harmful.
He believes that this misinformation could erode the public's faith in factual reporting and healthy political debate.
The journalist emphasized the potential negative impact on the nation's democratic values and public discourse.
Mensah made these remarks, highlighting the serious consequences of unchecked online political falsehoods.