As part of efforts to address the growing challenge of disinformation and misinformation which can undermine democratic institutions, social cohesion and effective leadership, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office in collaboration with the National Queen Mothers Ghana, Central Region chapter has organized a workshop for Queen Mothers in the region.
The 6th Annual Queen Mothers workshop was on the theme "Combating Disinformation and Misinformation: The Role of Queen Mothers in Ensuring Good Governance " In her welcome address, the host for the conference, the Paramount Queen Mother of the Denkyira Traditional Area, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III expressed her gratitude to the organizers, KAS Ghana for such an important program geared towards equipping Queen Mothers with the requisite knowledge in combating disinformation and misinformation. "I am particularly grateful to our development partners KAS and the resource personnel for agreeing to come and take us through this workshop aimed at equipping us in our bid to combat disinformation and misinformation in our localities", she stated.
Speaking at the gathering, the Country Representative for Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Ghana Office Ms.
Anna Lena Sabroso- Wasserfall highlighted the threat that disinformation and misinformation pose to the peace and stability of the society and why they had organized such a workshop for the Queen Mothers. "We regard Queen Mothers as very important actors in this context because they have the hearts and ears of the community.
