Data journalist Maxwell Mensah wants an end to political misinformation on social media. He said this trend is increasing.
Mensah stated that this rise in false and abusive political messages could harm public trust. It may also damage Ghana's democratic conversations.
He is the Head of the Data and Investigations Desk at the Tobinco institution.
The journalist expressed his concerns about the impact of these online messages on the public. He believes they are a danger to democracy.
Mensah did not specify particular incidents but spoke about the general environment online.
He wants social media platforms to be more responsible in handling political content.
This call comes as Ghana prepares for future political activities.
The journalist's statement highlights the need for responsible online behavior.