Fact-Checking Prez Akufo-Addo’s last State of the Nation Address
President Nana Akufo-Addo on February 27, 2024, delivered his 8th State of the Nation Address before parliament as demanded by the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. The
President Nana Akufo-Addo on February 27, 2024, delivered his 8th State of the Nation Address before parliament as demanded by the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. The
Claim: 3 claims about Ghana’s CPI score and funding of OSP to fight corruption Source: Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi/ TV3 Verdict:1 UNDERSTATED & 2 INACCURATE Researched by
Claim: A video clip shows a confrontation between a civilian and a soldier in Ashaiman Source: Twitter Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A short video
Claim: Claims about the Ghanaian economy, E-Levy and Britain’s worsening standard of living Source: President Nana Akufo-Addo Verdict: 2 TRUE, 1 PARTLY TRUE, 1 FALSE
Claim: Three claims on road construction, growth rate and cocoa production Source: President Akufo- Addo Verdict: 2 TRUE, 1 FALSE Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa
Claim: 2020 NDC manifesto proposed taxing electronic transactions Source: Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu Did Ghana’s largest opposition party,
Claim: Ghana Card duly recognized globally as a valid e-passport Source: Mahamudu Bawumia Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Rabiu Alhassan “Ghana Card is now an e-passport,”
Claim: Ghana registered 8.9% GDP growth rate in the second quarter of 2021 Source: President Nana Akufo-Addo Verdict: FALSE Researched by Rabiu Alhassan Addressing captains
Claim: Claims about Ghana’s economic rebound and public debt Source: President Nana Akufo-Addo Verdict: 2 TRUE, 1 UNPROVEN Researched by Rabiu Alhassan President Nana Akufo-Addo
Claim: Ghana is spending 23% of its budget on education Source: President Nana Akufo-Addo Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu & Rabiu Alhassan Is Ghana