By Aaron Hammond 
Political tension is already mounting across the country as parties begin strategizing for the next major general elections.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has dropped a heavy caution to members of the New Patriotic Party.He believes the ruling National Democratic Congress will deploy heavy propaganda to keep power.According to him, ordinary citizens must open their eyes wide because internet falsehoods can easily manipulate public reasoning.
Why misinformation is taking center stage
In a detailed social media post, the Effutu lawmaker explained that desperate politicians often manufacture fake stories.When a government struggles to deliver on critical campaign promises, shifting attention becomes the easiest tactical game.Afenyo-Markin noted that fabricated distractions are designed to take people away from real economic hardships.
Instead of discussing everyday market realities, citizens might find themselves arguing over cooked-up online controversies.
Guarding the minds of everyday citizens
Ghanaian voters are becoming smarter, but viral falsehoods on social media still travel faster than actual verified facts.The Minority Leader urged all citizens to double-check information before forwarding unverified voice notes or screenshots.If everybody decides to question suspicious claims, political spin-doctors will find it very difficult to deceive the public.Democracy works best when voters make choices based on pure truth rather than manufactured emotional drama.
The heavy task ahead for party communicators
Party communicators carry a massive responsibility to protect public discourse from toxic falsehoods and deliberate lies.Afenyo-Markin challenged NPP officers to respond quickly whenever misleading narratives drop on digital platforms.Staying disciplined means ignoring unnecessary internet noise and focusing strictly on real governance issues.
Party members must continuously promote the alternative vision presented by Dr Mahamudu Bawumia instead of fighting every internet distraction.How can everyday Ghanaian voters easily spot and avoid fake political news on social media before the 2028 polls?
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Source: Ghana News Page