'Check the Facts; Don't Get It Twisted' Campaign Launched in Preparation for December 7 Elections

As Ghana's election gets closer, the European Union, along with the embassies of the Netherlands and France, launches an anti-disinformation campaign entitled "Check the Facts; Don't Get It Twisted." The campaign is fully designed to ward off fake news and thereby ensure the conduct of free, fair, and transparent elections in Ghana with peaceful conduct, targeting young voters.

Misinformation has been used to disrupt democratic processes, and as such, the EU and its partners want to give the youth of Ghana tools that would enable them to sift through and find information that is credible. That can enable them to be active participants in safeguarding their democracy.

The popular Ghanaian celebrities—Dr. Likee, Kuami Eugene, Akrobeto, Fancy Gadam, Camidoh, Ama Burland, Gisela, Kojo Jnr, and Wiyaala—will leverage their influence to further amplify the campaign. The comedians and celebrities will make media literacy interesting through a raft of jocular skits and podcasts. There will be content in various languages: English, Ga, Twi, Ewe, Sissala, Hausa, and Dagbani, among others, to ensure that messages reach a diverse audience.

EU Ambassador Irchad Razaaly recalled that the EU supports responsible reporting. "We are committed to supporting Ghana's democratic development." Meanwhile, French Ambassador Jules Armand Aniambossou rose and supported this by underlining France's stance for democracy and transparency. In the same manner, the Netherlands underlined that the campaign offers an opportunity for young Ghanaians to be called upon to trust and participate in the democratic process.