Claim: A post in a pro-NPP Facebook group, “NPP Official’s Ashley Anston,” suggests that Russia might have interfered in Ghana’s election. The post states: “Russia interfered in the 2016 & 2024 elections in mighty United States sabotaging Hillary Clinton & Kamala Harris respectively thru misinformation. Is Ghana a victim?”
Source: Public Facebook group – NPP Official’s Ashley Anston archived here.
Verdict: False
Explanation: No credible evidence exists to substantiate the claim. Misinformation campaigns like those attributed to Russia in other nations are often highly visible and well-documented. In Ghana’s case, the Coalition of Fact-Checkers has actively monitored social media platforms during the election period and debunked several instances of misinformation. However, there has been no credible report or evidence linking Russian interference to Ghana’s electoral process.
Source: Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition