The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has warned against the increasingly negative influence of misinformation and disinformation on national development, especially as the nation heads towards presidential and parliamentary elections in December. He has therefore called on all stakeholders, including the Military and other security agencies, to be alert and vigilant to avoid falling for fake and misleading material that could lead to unnecessary actions. Speaking at the Joint Graduation Ceremony of the Ghana Armed Forces Command And Staff College Course 45 and the Master Of Science In Defence And International Politics in Accra on Friday, August 23, 2024 Vice President Bawumia praised the Ghana Armed Forces for their role in ensuring Ghana's democracy is the model for the subregion, and charged them to zealously protect this hard-won reputation. "This year marks another year where Ghanaians will go to the polls to choose a leader and representatives to parliament. Over the years, regardless of their free and fair nature, our elections have been fraught with security challenges and have in some instances, resulted in fatalities. "In the Fourth Republic, governments have always depended on your professionalism, discipline and resolve to discharge your duties without fear or favour. However, we find ourselves in an era of intense misinformation and disinformation campaigns targeted at both the civil populace, you the Armed Forces and the government. "We must understand that these acts do not only have the potential to throw the Country into a state of anarchy but also impact on the wider security of the West African Region.