Fact Check
-
Is vote buying in party primaries crime under Ghanaian law?
CLAIM: Social media posts claim that vote buying in political party primaries is “a crime punishable by law” following allegations…
Read More » -
False! GN Bank’s licence has not been restored
Claim: Social media users have been sharing posts claiming that Group Nduom (GN) Bank’s banking licence has been restored. Verdict:…
Read More » -
False! Law on unauthorised use of military uniforms and accoutrements exists
Claim: Numerous comments under a social media post claims that no law in Ghana makes it illegal for civilians to…
Read More » -
Old video used to portray minority chaos ahead of NPP primaries
Claim: Several social media users are sharing a video claiming a scuffle broke out between New Patriotic Party (NPP) members…
Read More » -
Data on military applicants with HIV, false
Claim: A Facebook page claims that about 60% of applicants tested in the military medical screening tested positive for HIV. …
Read More » -
True! Wildlife rules prohibit feeding baboons at Shai Hills
Claim: Comments under a Facebook post showing a foreigner feeding a baboon at Shai Hills have users debating whether the…
Read More » -
False! Nigeria is not part of last three Afcon Winners
Claim: An X user claims the last three Afcon winners included the Nigerian Men’s Football team. Verdict: False. Data from…
Read More » -
Viral cassava “cure” claims debunked by Ghana officials
Claim: A Facebook post lists multiple dramatic assertions about “cassavarin.” They claim that a 340-patient trial conducted by the University…
Read More » -
Video of Super Eagle’s Chukwueze’s house set ablaze over penalty miss, AI-generated
Claim: A TikTok user @officialexcelll shared a video of a building on fire, which he alleged belonged to Super Eagle’s…
Read More » -
TRUE! Former MASLOC CEO, Sedina Tamakoe detained in US
Claim: There are conflicting reports about the status of former MASLOC CEO, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu. While Ghana’s ambassador to the US…
Read More »