FACT-CHECK: Pfizer CEO has not announced plans to reduce the world’s population by 50%
Claim: Pfizer CEO announces plan to reduce the world's population by 50% Source: Viral video Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu ...
FALSE: Viral message claims WHO has announced that natural immunity is much better than vaccine immunity
Claim: Natural immunity is much better than vaccine immunity Source: Viral message Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A viral WhatsApp message...
Polio: GHS launches vaccination exercise
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is rolling out round two of the polio vaccination exercise, starting October 6 to October 9, 2022,...
Viral picture showing Ghana’s Prez Akufo-Addo seated on a bed with Serwaa Broni has been digitally altered
A picture showing Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo seated by a bed in a private jet alongside Evelyn Aidoo, aka Serwaa...
FACT-CHECK: Verifying Mahamudu Bawumia’s address on the economy
To improve debate, dialogue and hold politicians accountable, GhanaFact, an IFCN verified fact-checking project and Ghana's leading news portal -...
MISLEADING: Ex-Prez Mahama claims current unemployment rate the highest in the 4th republic
Former President John Dramani Mahama has deplored the worsening socio-economic conditions in Ghana coupled with the persistently high levels of...
FACT-CHECK: Video showing a man punch a soldier after receiving whips did not happen in Ashaiman
Claim: A video clip shows a confrontation between a civilian and a soldier in Ashaiman Source: Twitter Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Gifty...
BBC Interview: Fact-Checking Prez Akufo-Addo’s claims about the economy and E-Levy
Claim: Claims about the Ghanaian economy, E-Levy and Britain's worsening standard of living Source: President Nana Akufo-Addo Verdict: 2 TRUE,...
FACT-CHECK: Prez Akufo-Addo falsely claims gov’t has constructed 13.5% of Ghana’s road network in 5 years
Claim: Three claims on road construction, growth rate and cocoa production Source: President Akufo- Addo Verdict: 2 TRUE, 1 FALSE...
FALSE: Bank of Ghana is NOT on fire
There are widespread reports online suggesting a fire outbreak at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), with accompanying videos showing smoke...
FACT-CHECK: Pictures showing pensioners besieging Finance Ministry over delays in paying their benefits were taken in 2018
Claim: Pictures show pensioners besieging Finance Ministry over delays in paying their benefits Source: Twitter post Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu...
FACT-CHECK: Jubilee House shares time series of Ghana’s debt to GDP ratio
Claim: Time series of Ghana's public debt to GDP ratio Source: Presidency of the Republic of Ghana Researched by Gifty Tracy...
FACT-CHECK: Has Turkey executed contractors for violating safety standards following massive earthquake?
Claim: Viral video shows the killing of Turkish contractors for violating safety standards following massive earthquake Source: WhatsApp Video Verdict: FALSE Researched...
FACT-CHECK: Caucasian woman seen crying in viral video is NOT Christian Atsu’s wife
Claim: Christian Atsu’s wife is seen crying in a viral video over his death Source: Social media Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by...
TRUE: Small hailstones fall from the sky in Hohoe, Ghana
Claim: Video shows small hailstones falling from the sky in Hohoe Source: Twitter Verdict: TRUE A video showing small hailstones falling from...
