FACT-CHECK: Did COMAC project a 9.15% increase in petrol prices on June 16, 2025?
Claim: Petrol price projected to increase by 9.15% effective June 16, 2025 Source: Africa Focus (X) Verdict: Misleading Researched by...
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Misleading! Afenyo-Markin did not endorse GH¢1 Fuel Levy
Claim: Afenyo-Markin has endorsed GH¢1 fuel levy recently passed by Parliament Source: Social media (X, Facebook) Verdict: Misleading Researched by...
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GH¢1 fuel levy: Is it a new tax, comparison with E-Levy and other key narratives
Researched by Alfa Shaban Taxes have traditionally been a major political issue under the Fourth Republic. The 2024 election was...
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FACT-CHECK: Inusah Fuseini understates ECG’s transmission and commercial losses
Claim: ECG’s records 23% in transmission and commercial losses Source: Inusah Fuseini (former Tamale Central MP) Verdict: Understated Former Member...
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False! Cement prices have not dropped to GH¢82 or GH¢85
Claim: Cement prices have been slashed to GH¢82 and GH¢85 Source: Social media Verdict: False Researched by Gifty Danso Viral...
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True! US dollar did not hit GH¢17 under the last NPP government
Claim: The US dollar never reached GH¢17 under the NPP government Source: Awal Mohammed, NPP communication team member Verdict: True...
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FACT-CHECK: President Mahama did not blame IMF for ‘failure’ to abolish COVID-19 Levy
Claim: President Mahama says COVID levy can’t be removed without IMF permission Source: Ghana Today & Frank Annoh-Dompreh, MP Nsawam/Adoagyiri...
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Misleading! All foreign gold traders have not been ordered to leave Ghana by April 30
Claim: Ghana orders all foreign gold traders to leave the country by April 30. Source: Social Media Verdict: Misleading Researched...
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False! IMF hasn’t complained about number of committees created by the Mahama-led government
Claim: IMF has raised concerns over the number of committees created by the new Ghana government Source: Social media user...
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FACT-CHECK: Claim that Ghana imported GH¢6.2 billion worth of excavators in 2024 is misleading
Claim: Ghana imported GH¢6.2 billion worth of excavators in 2024 Source: Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources...
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