The National Media Commission (NMC) is set to launch a new media watch app to combat misinformation and disinformation in the lead-up to the 7 December general elections.
The initiative is designed to empower both journalists and citizens to report real-time suspicious activities at polling stations to enable prompt responses to any electoral misconduct.
Speaking at a forum organised by the Institute of Democratic Governance and the Civic Forum Initiative (IDEG-CFI) in Accra, the executive secretary of the NMC, George Sarpong, was confident the app would be able to address incidents of fake news in the country ahead of the 7 December poll.
The event was part of the Ghana Speaks Series 2024. It was on the theme “Moderating the Airwaves for Peaceful and Credible Elections 2024.”
Sarpong said that the app would be crucial in promoting peaceful elections and safeguarding journalists covering the electoral process.
He said the app was expected to be a game-changer in the fight against misinformation, providing accurate updates from various polling stations across Ghana.
Sarpong said the NMC aimed to enhance the integrity of the electoral process and ensure citizens had access to reliable information by facilitating timely reporting of suspicious activities.
