National Security Minister Kan Dapaah has expressed concern over individuals in academia, civil society, and the media who he believes are promoting the idea of a coup.

He views such ideas as a significant threat to the security and democracy of Ghana and called for them to be avoided.

Dapaah raised these concerns during a meeting in Accra, which focused on the impact of misinformation and electoral integrity, peace, and security.

He described the trend as alarming, especially as Ghana approaches its general elections in 2024. Dapaah noted that influential figures in academia, civil society, and the media have been propagating false narratives in support of a coup, particularly after the recent coup in Niger.

He warned that the misinformation spread by these groups could influence voters to make decisions against their best interests, potentially leading to the election of a poor leader or the formulation of harmful policies.

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensah, outlined measures that can be used to combat issues of fake news and misinformation.

She highlighted the success of the Electoral Commission in addressing misinformation during the limited voters registration exercise through various public engagements.

Minister of Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah emphasized the importance of the discussion, stating that it would help combat various misinformation as the country approaches its general election.