In the digital age, misinformation spreads faster than ever—especially during elections, when emotions run high and political stakes are even higher. From doctored images to deepfake videos and misleading headlines, fake news has become a dangerous tool for political manipulation, voter suppression, and public confusion.
This debate explores how fake news undermines electoral integrity, distorts public opinion, and weakens democratic processes. While some argue that misinformation is a direct threat to democracy, others caution against limiting free expression in the name of regulation.
Should fake news be treated as a criminal offence? Who should be responsible for verifying information—platforms, governments, or individuals? And how can voters protect themselves from digital deception?
Join us as we unpack the growing influence of fake news on electoral processes and explore solutions that safeguard both democracy and freedom of speech.
In our guests are David Morgan ASSOGBA METONDJI, the Director, MORGAN TRAINING, a consultancy firm which deals in capacity building and geopolitics, and an author of the book Making an ECOWAS of the people a reality.
