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Claim: Several Facebook users have shared a photo alleging that an LGBTQ+ branch office has been commissioned in Ningo-Prampram, Ghana.
Verdict: False! The image is AI-generated, and there is no evidence that such an office exists in Ningo-Prampram, Ghana.
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On April 9, 2026, a Facebook user identified as Batani Meiwache, with the handle: munkaila.nurudeen, shared an image depicting a modern building decorated with rainbow-themed colours commonly associated with LGBTQ+ symbolism.
The caption read: “Congratulations to Samuel Nartey George #LGBTQ.”
The image prominently displays signage reading: “LGBTQ+ NINGO-PRAMPRAM BRANCH OFFICE”, with balloons and decorations suggesting a commissioning ceremony.
The post quickly gained traction, recording over 324 likes, 178 comments, and 143 shares, signalling rapid engagement and circulation.
Subsequently, the same image was shared by another user, Sulemana Majeed, on his personal page and also via a politically affiliated Facebook page linked to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which has over 229,000 followers.
The post was further amplified in other groups such as “Dr Bawumia to break the eight 2024,” with over 52,000 members, significantly expanding its reach.
Across multiple posts and platforms, the image generated thousands of interactions, including on other messaging apps such as WhatsApp, reflecting high virality and public attention.
Given the sensitivity of LGBTQ+ issues in Ghana, the claim sparked widespread reactions, debates, and political commentary., DUBAWA decided to verify its authenticity due to its virality.
Verification
DUBAWA investigated the claim by analysing the image, tracing its origin, reviewing credible media sources, and conducting forensic AI detection tests.
AI forensic analysis confirms synthetic origin
DUBAWA subjected the image to AI-detection analysis using Hive AI, a recognised tool for identifying synthetic media.
The results showed:
- 98.9% likelihood that the image is AI-generated
- 0% likelihood of being a deepfake
This extremely high confidence score provides strong technical evidence that the image was artificially created rather than captured from a real-world setting.
No credible media coverage
A thorough review of major Ghanaian and international news outlets revealed no reports confirming the commissioning of any LGBTQ+ office in Ningo-Prampram.
Considering the highly controversial nature of LGBTQ+ discourse in Ghana, such a development would almost certainly attract significant media coverage and official responses. The absence of any credible reporting strongly undermines the claim.
Politically aligned dissemination
Further analysis indicates that the claim originated from a pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) account. A review of the account’s activity shows a consistent pattern of posts and engagements targeted at criticising the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Additionally, other accounts that amplified the image exhibited similar posting behaviour, suggesting coordinated or ideologically aligned efforts to reinforce the narrative.
Nonetheless, the inclusion of Samuel Nartey George is particularly notable, given his past involvement in addressing and campaigning on LGBTQ+ issues while in opposition, which may have been leveraged to make the claim appear more politically provocative.
Visual inconsistencies
Manual inspection of the image further revealed anomalies consistent with AI-generated visuals:
- Architectural elements appear overly symmetrical and unrealistic
- Lighting and shadows are inconsistent with natural conditions
- There are no identifiable landmarks linking the building to Ningo-Prampram through Google’s reverse image search.
These inconsistencies reinforce the conclusion that the image is not authentic.
No official confirmation
There are no statements from local authorities, government institutions, or recognised LGBTQ+ organisations confirming the existence of such an office in Ningo-Prampram.
Conclusion
The claim that an LGBTQ+ branch office has been commissioned in Ningo-Prampram is false.
