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Kwesi Pratt Jnr warns against fake news poisoning Ghana's political atmosphere

Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, has issued a warning regarding the deliberate spread of fake news, stating it is harming Ghana's political environment and should not be tolerated. Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, Pratt characterized the actions of those who create and disseminate false information as reckless, suggesting that such activities could lead to severe political and economic consequences if not addressed. He emphasized the need to confront this irresponsibility. Pratt made these comments while refuting social media reports that falsely claimed he had described the Mahama administration as a failure. He denied any involvement with the publication, labeling it false and politically motivated, and called for an end to such practices. Pratt noted that this incident is part of a trend where false content is created in his name to mislead the public and escalate political tensions. He mentioned the creation of fake Facebook and X accounts in his name, sometimes using the Pan African TV logo, to spread misleading claims. Pratt cited an example where a poster, allegedly from a New Patriotic Party communicator in Kumasi, falsely stated that President John Mahama would not sign the LGBTQ+ bill. He criticized those who invoke press freedom when confronted about fake news, arguing that deliberately spreading falsehoods is not protected under free speech and undermines democratic principles.