President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has strongly condemned the recent “Agyapadie” document, describing it as a baseless and misleading attempt to create distrust among Ghanaians. The document, which has been circulating on social media and traditional media outlets, claims to outline a strategy for positioning Akyem people at the helm of Ghana’s economy.
Addressing the Ghana Report Summit on “Dealing with Misinformation and Disinformation – Election 2024” on Thursday, August 1, 2024, President Akufo-Addo denounced the document as a fabrication. He emphasized that the document falsely claims a grand scheme by his party to annex state assets, and urged citizens to remain vigilant and discerning in verifying information before accepting it as truth.
The President expressed concern about the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation, which can undermine Ghana’s democratic gains and distort public perception. He highlighted Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy, with eight successful general elections and peaceful transitions of power.
However, he noted that the spread of false information poses a significant challenge to the country’s democratic processes, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 General Elections. To combat this threat, President Akufo-Addo announced the implementation of a National Action Plan to combat misinformation and disinformation.
The comprehensive plan outlines strategic steps to address the spread of false information, defend democratic processes, and promote an informed and engaged citizenry. The President assured that the upcoming elections will be conducted peacefully, transparently, and credibly, with security agencies maintaining law and order and public awareness campaigns empowering voters to make informed decisions.
