The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that it is imperative to ensure that stability and the tenets of democracy are upheld always. Dr Bawumia said this after warning against the increasingly powerful 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.