The Electoral Commission (EC) has voiced concerns that fake news and disinformation could disrupt the upcoming December 7 general elections.
The electoral body stated that if left unchecked, it will undermine voter confidence and threaten a peaceful election process.
Director of Training at the EC, Dr. Serebour Quaicoo, believes there is a need for proactive measures to verify information before it is posted or shared with the public.
Speaking in a media interview, he said that an unchecked spread of misinformation could lead to confusion among voters, incite tensions, and harm the credibility of the election process.
“And I said that my greatest fear for Election 2024 is misinformation. Because both the traditional and the social media are in a hurry to put forward information without checking the authenticity.
“So I am saying that I am seeing ahead of us where people will come out with some videos that may not even be related to Ghana’s election.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
