Tackle hate speech, false news and manipulative narratives – Peace Council tells journalists
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
3News
Rev. Dr. Ernest Adu Gyamfi
The National Peace Council (NPC) has encouraged news editors to manage information they share with public in the run-up to the 2024 general elections. According to the Council, the spread of misinformation and hate speech is gradually eroding trust in the country's democratic system.
"As we gear up for the elections, the need to tackle false information and manipulative narratives has never been more pressing."
"Hate speech, misinformation and disinformation have become widespread in recent times."
"This is where editors are most needed to manage the information that get to the public," Chairman of the Peace Council, Rev. Dr.