Data journalist Maxwell Mensah has stated that political misinformation on social media is increasing. He warns this trend could hurt Ghana's democracy.
Mensah believes these false messages can erode public trust in important institutions and processes.
He is calling for a swift end to this kind of communication on online platforms.
The journalist also highlighted issues of abusive language in political discussions online.
Mensah serves as the Head of the Data and Investigations Desk at the Tobinco organisation.
The full impact of this misinformation on public opinion is still being assessed.