Eric Appah Marfo
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Explainers
Meta’s ad failures fuel AI-powered investment scams in Ghana
On June 9, 2026, over 5,300 users reacted to a sponsored Facebook video (archived here) showing Samuel Awuku, the Akuapem…
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Economy
False! Sammy Awuku has not been arrested by EOCO
Claim: A Facebook post claimed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) detained Samuel Awuku, the Akuapem North’s parliamentary…
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Uncategorized
False! Abu Trica has not been granted bail
Claim: A TikTok video claimed that Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica), a Ghanaian socialite and businessman, has been granted bail. Verdict:…
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Homepage
False! Chairman Wontumi has not been granted bail
Claim: A TikTok video claimed that Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s Ashanti regional chairman, has…
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Facebook Checks
No, Ghana’s annual prayer service programme not held because of recent floods
Claim: A Facebook post claimed that the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held on July 1, 2026, was organised…
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Facebook Checks
Kwesi Pratt Jnr. did not claim God would withhold Ghana’s presidency from Asiedu Nketia
Claim: Some Facebook users claimed Kwesi Pratt Jnr said Asiedu Nketia would not attain Ghana’s presidency. Verdict: False! Kwesi Pratt…
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Ai
Video of Sammy Awuku promoting PrimeAura investment platform, AI-generated
Claim: A video on Facebook shows Mr Samuel Awuku, a Parliamentarian representing Akuapem North constituency, promoting an investment opportunity from…
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Ai
Viral ‘artificial faces’ for women, AI-generated
Claim: Several social media users shared a video of a woman wearing what appears to be a realistic silicone facial…
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