Akwasi Opong-Fosu Warns Against Ethnic Divisions Online
Former Minister of State and governance expert Akwasi Opong-Fosu has cautioned against the misuse of social media to fuel ethnic divisions, warning that such practices threaten Ghana’s nation-building and national cohesion. He made the call during an engagement with the University of Ghana Asanteman Students Union, led by President Mr. Otu Agyemang, where he was honoured and invited to serve as a mentor to the student body. Speaking on the theme “Escalation of Social Media Ethnic Division and Tensions – A Threat to Nation-Building”, Mr. Opong-Fosu emphasized the double-edged nature of digital platforms. “The same fire that cooks our food can also burn down the house,” he said, quoting an Ashanti proverb. He noted that while social media is a powerful tool for education, mobilization, and connectivity, its misuse to spread hate speech, stereotypes, and misinformation poses a grave danger […]