Ghana Fact Checking Coalition
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Elections
True, Tamale Metro Assembly warehouse looted moments after Bawumia concedes defeat
Claim: Police look on helplessly as hundreds of looters steal from the Tamale Metro Assembly warehouse according to social media…
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Elections
No evidence Mahama got over 5 million votes and Bawumia over 3 million votes
Claim: An X handle, @Channel8Ghana, shared a flyer claiming John Mahama, the 2024 NDC flagbearer, polled 5,271,758 votes against 3,848,948…
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Elections
True, 2 EC officials passed out in Okaikwei North as police deploy pepper spray
Claim: Multiple claims say two Electoral Commission (EC) officials collapsed in Okaikwei North constituency as a result of police’s use…
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Election News
False! EC yet to declare results from parliamentary elections
Claim: Pro-NPP account claims the party has won majority of parliamentary seats in the just ended parliamentary elections in Ghana. (Source:…
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Election News
Pre-thumb printed ballots spotted are not authentic 2024 ballot papers
Claim: Several reports claim pre-thumb printed ballot papers have been discovered across the country. (Source: Facebook, X) Verdict: Misleading Explanation:…
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Elections
True! Men who confronted soldiers in Obuasi East are receiving treatment in a hospital
Claim: An X user shared a video claiming that two men who confronted soldiers during the voting exercise in Obuasi…
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Elections
EC has not confirmed that KT has lost his seat
Claim: KT Hammond has lost his seat. (Source: Facebook, Twitter) Verdict: False Explanation Reports that the Member of Parliament for…
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Explainers
False, No Crowds Were Gathered at the NPP Headquarters in Accra
Claim: Some Ghanaians mass up at NPP headquarters as voting continues, according to GhanaWeb (archived here) Verdict: False Explanation The…
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Elections
35 Togolese nationals arrested, repatriated at Aflao border
Claim: A Facebook user claims a group of Togolese brought in by the NPP were arrested in Ketu South and…
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Elections
Valentino Nii Noi Nortey did not lead in Klottey Korley Constituency parliamentary elections
Claim: X user congratulates Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, claiming the incumbent Zanetor Rawlings is ‘gone.’ Verdict: False Explanation The Electoral…
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