The Ghana police service has appealed to the general public assist the service in taking action against person’s involved in spreading misinformation and disinformation.
According to the Inspector General of Police the fight against the modern-day canker requires the concerted effort of all stakeholders before during and after the 2024 general elections.
Speaking at a summit organized by the Ghana Report, the IGP said disinformation and misinformation pose a major threat to the security and cohesion of the state hence the need to tackle it head-on.
“Disinformation and misinformation are national security threats and we should see them in that perspective. We should walk out of these places changed as people seeking to make a difference from these challenges that threaten the security of our nation”.
He said it is concerning when the public that calls for the problem to be addressed ends up fighting law enforcement agencies when they take action against offences.
“What do we want us as people? Do we want to be on the side of right or wrong, we have to make a decision. We need everybody to be part of the solution in the fight against disinformation and misinformation.
“We have become so inhumane to each other such that our happiness is derived from the pain of others. We are so happy when someone is in a bad situation and we must yearn to change from that.
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