Data journalist Maxwell Mensah has spoken out against the growing problem of misinformation on social media. He says this trend is harmful to Ghana's democracy.
Mensah, who leads the Data and Investigations Desk at Tobinco, stated that false political content and abusive language online are increasing.
He warned that this development could damage public confidence in important institutions and conversations.
The journalist believes that social media platforms need to take more responsibility for the content shared.
He called for an immediate stop to these practices to protect democratic discourse.
Mensah's comments highlight concerns about the impact of digital communication on national stability.
He urged citizens to be more critical of information they encounter online.