Propaganda is the biggest threat to democracy - Gabby Otchere-Darko laments

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has said that propaganda can significantly undermine democracy by manipulating public opinion, spreading misinformation, and eroding critical thinking.

"The biggest threat to democracy is the very thing it gives us the freedom to spew: propaganda," he indicated on X.

According to him, this can lead to misinformed citizenry, making decisions based on false or misleading information rather than facts and nuanced discussions.

"The proliferation of social media has exacerbated the problem, allowing propaganda to spread quickly," he stated.

He also said that there is a need for citizens to develop critical thinking skills and media literacy to combat the spread of propaganda.

Read his post below:

The biggest threat to democracy is the very thing it gives us the freedom to spew: propaganda.

— Gabby Otchere-Darko (@GabbyDarko) March 30, 2025