Data journalist Maxwell Mensah has called for an immediate stop to misinformation on social media. He says this includes abusive political talk that is growing online.
Mensah warns that this trend could hurt public trust in institutions. It could also harm Ghana's democratic conversations.
He heads the Data and Investigations Desk at Tobinco. This role gives him insight into how data is used and misused.
The journalist believes that unchecked misinformation poses a serious threat to informed public decision-making.
He stressed the importance of accurate information for a healthy democracy.
Mensah did not specify exact platforms but spoke generally about social media's role.
His comments come as many countries grapple with the impact of online falsehoods.
Ghana's political landscape often sees heated debates online, making this warning timely.