The approaching elections in Ghana have been clouded by alarming claims of voter manipulation and disinformation. Recently, reputable public figure Franklin Cudjoe expressed alarm about false information being disseminated by political operators, especially those connected to the ruling party.

Cudjoe claims that voters are being misled by false information and outright lies. He cited a recently circulated video clip from a party-affiliated radio station that made the untrue assertion that the presidential election would be held over two days, on December 7 for candidates 1–7 on the ballot and on December 8 for candidates 8–13. This flagrant lie jeopardizes Ghana's democratic process in addition to being unlawful.

According to Cudjoe, a college student contacted him about this film and voiced concern about how it would affect voters who are not as knowledgeable. When Cudjoe saw the clip, he promptly disproved the false information and determined it was fake. However, the student's remark that "many people will believe it" emphasizes the possible harm that can result from making such untrue statements.



Despite the seriousness of the situation, Cudjoe blasted the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and the Electoral Commission (EC) for their inaction. He charged that instead of addressing urgent concerns like these, the EC is concentrating on pointless voter education initiatives. To stop the circulation of misleading information and safeguard the integrity of the polls, he urged authorities to act quickly.

Political parties' ethical standards are seriously called into question by this episode. Voters, particularly those with limited access to factual information, are disrespected and democracy is undermined by disinformation techniques. For the December 7 elections to be free and legitimate, Ghanaians must denounce such behavior and demand responsibility.