{"id":233119,"date":"2024-10-15T20:14:49","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T20:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/15\/ec-warns-public-over-fake-news\/"},"modified":"2024-10-15T20:14:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T20:14:49","slug":"ec-warns-public-over-fake-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/15\/ec-warns-public-over-fake-news\/","title":{"rendered":"EC Warns Public Over Fake News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Jean Mensa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Electoral Commission (EC) has sounded a warning to the public to be cautious of fake news and misinformation as the country gears up for the 2024 general elections.<\/p>\n<p>Chairperson Jean Mensa emphasized the importance of accurate information regarding the EC\u2019s role in the electoral process during an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Tuesday, October 15.<\/p>\n<p>Jean Mensa stressed that the EC does not have the authority to decide the outcome of an election or make any candidate president.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe EC can never make anybody president\u2026 We only declare the voters\u2019 choice,\u201d she stated, quoting Dr. Hassan Ayariga.<\/p>\n<p>This clarification aims to dispel misconceptions and prevent the spread of misinformation.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, the spread of disinformation has become a significant concern globally, with 83% of people believing it threatens democracy.<\/p>\n<p>The European Union has taken steps to address this issue through initiatives like the Code of Practice on Disinformation, which brings together online platforms, fact-checkers, and researchers to combat false information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jean Mensa \u00a0 The Electoral Commission (EC) has sounded a warning to the public to be cautious of fake news and misinformation as the country gears up for the 2024 general elections. 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