February 5, 2024

Health

FALSE: There is no outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ghana as being portrayed in viral WhatsApp video

Claim: Lassa Fever outbreak in Ghana Source: Viral video Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Sedem Kwasigah A short video clip is being widely circulated on WhatsApp claiming there is

February 5, 2024

Politics

FACT-CHECK: John Mahama falsely claims Ghana’s debt to GDP was 57% in 2016

Claim: Some economic indicators were better under the former government Source: John Dramani Mahama Verdict: 2 FALSE Researched by Sedem Kwasigah The flagbearer of the National Democratic

February 5, 2024

FALSE: There is no outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ghana as being portrayed in viral WhatsApp video

FACT-CHECK: John Mahama falsely claims Ghana’s debt to GDP was 57% in 2016

Verified Facts

Ghana Fact-checking Coalition deplores disinformation campaign targeting voting processes in December elections

HOAX: Viral WhatsApp post of Donald Trump offering $350 grants to Africans and Europeans is a scam

HOAX: WhatsApp message claiming John Mahama is giving out Gh¢500 in campaign funds is a scam

False! – Akua Donkor’s running mate denies linking John Mahama to her death

FACT-CHECK: Claim that ESLA accounts accrued GH¢30 billion under Mahama is false

MFWA, Dubawa and GhanaFact establish Ghana Fact-checking Coalition ahead of December elections

False! – Bagbin did not visit Jubilee House after declaring 4 MP seats vacant

FACT-CHECK: Photo of amended 2024 ballot positions for Ghana’s presidential election is fake

Ghana records two deaths from cholera outbreak – GHS confirms

FACT-CHECK: Was John Mahama defeated by over 1 million votes in 2016 elections?

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