Media must strengthen fact-checking to fight information disorder – President’s Legal Advisor

Speaking at the 2026 Stakeholders’ Conference organised by the Right to Information (RTI) Commission in Accra on September 24, Ms Brew, who represented the President, stated that the speed at which information spread online made it even more important for journalists to verify facts before publishing to prevent misinforming the public.

On the theme, “Upholding information integrity in the digital age: The role of access to information in addressing information disorder,” the conference focused on how effective implementation of the RTI law could help bridge information gaps and strengthen public confidence in credible sources.

Credible information The Board Chairman of the RTI Commission, Dr James Kwaku Asante, said access to accurate and credible information from public institutions was critical to helping citizens distinguish facts from falsehoods in the digital age.