BoG Governor Johnson Asiama says professional journalism is vital in fighting digital misinformation
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama described professional journalism as "society's compass", saying it is essential in helping citizens navigate the growing challenges of the digital age. He made the remarks at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association Media Awards in Accra on Saturday, November 7, 2026. According to him, technological advances have changed how information is created, distributed and consumed, bringing both opportunities and challenges for society. While digital platforms have given more citizens the chance to join public discussions and share information, he noted they have also contributed to the spread of misinformation and disinformation.
Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has described professional journalism as “society’s compass”, saying it remains essential in helping citizens navigate the growing challenges of the digital age. Speaking at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards in Accra on Saturday, November 7, 2026, he said technological advancements had transformed how information is created, distributed and consumed, presenting both opportunities and challenges for society. Dr Asiama noted that while digital platforms had expanded opportunities for citizens to participate in public discussions and share information, they had also contributed to the spread of misinformation, disinformation, online abuse, misleading data and hate speech.