Official vs. Black market: Understanding the exchange rate ‘gap’ between BOG and GoldBod
Researched by Nusrat Essah Viral claims on social media, especially Facebook, suggest that the Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod) platform has...
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Economy
FACT-CHECK: Is 3% of the US population into agriculture?
Claim: Just about 3% of Americans are into agriculture Source: Eric Edem Agbana, MP Ketu North Verdict: Overstated Researched by...
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FACT-CHECK: Felix Kwakye Ofosu’s claim about GH¢40bn ESLA accruals under Akufo-Addo is True
Claim: ESLA fund has accrued more than GH¢40 billion over the past 8 years Source: Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of...
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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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