Political Fact Ghana has confirmed that a video circulating on social media stating that the government had amassed cash in Brazil for next year’s general elections is untrue.
VERDICT; Political Fact Ghana confirms that it is a doctored video with a Twi narration to create a false impression.
The video falsely claims that the Ghanaian government has amassed funds in Brazil to be used in the next general elections.
REVELATION; A deeper look reveals that the developer of the video deceitfully used the backdrop of Brazil’s big anti-corruption action “Operation Car Wash,” to create a fictional narrative with no basis in fact.
The purpose of this false information is to mislead the public and inspire unnecessary worry.
In 2014, Brazil launched the extensive anti-corruption probe known as “Operation Car Wash” (Lava Jato in Portuguese).
It exposed extensive corruption among politicians and corporate executives, resulting in the imprisonment of a number of high-profile persons.
Political Fact Ghana supports the ethical sharing of information on social media and cautions the public when encountering sensational or unconfirmed content. False information can harm public discourse and undermine trust in organisations.
When examining statements made on social media platforms, users must rely on reputable sources of information and exercise critical thinking.