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...
FACT-CHECK: ‘There are no dialysis machines in Ghana’
Claim: There are no dialysis machines in Ghana Source: Ivan Innocent Kyei Verdict: FALSE Researched by Julius Kofi Satsi A...
FACT-CHECK: Drinking too much water does not cause dehydration
Claim: Drinking too much can cause dehydration Source: Okyeame Kwame Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A popular Ghanaian Musician,...
FACT-CHECK: Has Cote d’Ivoire’s economy performed better than Ghana over the last 3 years?
Claim: Cote d’Ivoire’s GDP better than Ghana’s over the last 3 years Source: Dr Abdul-Rashid Hasan Pelpuo Verdict: TRUE Researched by Sedem Kwasigah The...
FACT-CHECK: Has Prez Akufo-Addo angrily responded to Dr Bawumia’s recent national address?
Claim: President Akufo-Addo is annoyed with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Source: X / Twitter Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Benjamin Tenkorang A viral video of President Nana Akufo-Addo...
FACT-CHECK: Here are 5 inaccurate and inconsistent claims made by Dr Bawumia during the recent national address
As Ghana gears up for another presidential and parliamentary election in December 2024, the Vice President and flagbearer of the...
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...
FACT-CHECK: How much funding has gov’t provided the Office of the Special Prosecutor over the years?
Claim: 3 claims about Ghana’s CPI score and funding of OSP to fight corruption Source: Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi/ TV3 Verdict:1 UNDERSTATED...
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...
HOAX: Phishing message claiming Ghana has launched child support fund ‘fake’
Claim: Ghana is giving out money to parents for child support Source: WhatsApp message Verdict: HOAX Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu...
FACT-CHECK: COCOBOD records consistent losses since 2016?
Claim: COCOBOD has made no profit since 2016 Source: Seth Ofori Twumasi Verdict: TRUE Researched by Julius Kofi Satsi A Finance and Economic Analyst, Seth Ofori...
FACT-CHECK: Okudzeto Ablakwa claims gov’t has received $1.4 billion from oil production
Claim: Government has received $1.4 billion from oil production Source: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Verdict: TRUE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu...
HOAX: A website promising needy Ghanaian students free laptops is a SCAM
Claim: A phishing website giving free laptops to students Source: Viral message Verdict: HOAX Researched by Sedem Kwasigah A website promising needy...
HOAX: Saudi Airlines is not offering cash rewards to Ghanaians as Ramadan subsidy
Claim: Saudi Airlines offers cash rewards to Ghanaians as Ramadan subsidy Source: Phishing link Verdict: HOAX Researched by David Yovo-Ofori A...
FACT-CHECK: No soldier has been killed in Ashaiman as being portrayed on social media
Claim: Ghanaian military officer killed in Ashaiman Source: Viral social media post Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu Ashaiman, a town...