Data journalist Maxwell Mensah is urging an immediate stop to political misinformation spreading on social media. He stated that this trend is a serious concern for Ghana. This type of content can damage the country's democracy.
Mensah described the current situation as a growing problem. He believes it is important to address the abuse found in political discussions online.
He fears that if this continues, people will lose faith in public information. This loss of trust can have lasting effects on how citizens engage with important issues.
Mensah serves as the Head of the Data and Investigations Desk at Tobinco. His role involves looking closely at information and data.
He did not specify particular platforms where this misinformation is most prevalent. However, he pointed to social media as the main area of concern.
The journalist's call suggests a need for greater responsibility from users and potentially platform providers. Actions are needed to ensure truthful discourse.