Issue №142 · Apr 25, 2026
We check what's
spreading before
you have to.
Facenta is an independent newsroom investigating viral claims across politics, health, and the economy — published with full sources and a public methodology.
This week
42 claims investigated · 11 marked false
Top Story
Today's lead investigation
FALSE! UG letter denouncing YEA Acting CEO Malik Basintale's degree certificate is forged
A post on X claiming the University of Ghana issued a letter denouncing the degree certificate of YEA Acting CEO Malik Basintale is fabricated. The university confirmed the document did not originate from its records.
Kwame Mensah · Jun 02, 2025 · 6 min read
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Claims rated false · 12 mo
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Claims rated misleading · 12 mo
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Claims rated mixed · 12 mo
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Claims rated true · 12 mo
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Recent fact-checks & explainers
Factsheet: Wontumi's GHc 50 million bail is not new
Following the arrest of Ashanti regional NPP chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) on 27 May 2025, claims that his GHc 50 million bail figure is unprecedented are inaccurate. Comparable bail amounts have been set in earlier high-profile Ghanaian cases.
Ama Serwaa · May 28, 2025
MISLEADING! The dollar was not going for ¢11.80 on May 28, 2025
A viral image suggested the US dollar was selling at ¢11.80 on 28 May 2025. Bank of Ghana indicative rates and commercial bank quotes for that day place the dollar significantly higher.
Yaw Boateng · May 28, 2025
MISLEADING! Kenkey and Yam are not 10 cedis and 80 cedis
Comments by NPP Deputy National Communications Director George Krobea Asante about the price of staples are inconsistent with current market surveys across Accra and Kumasi.
Ama Serwaa · May 27, 2025
More from the newsroom
In depth
Is Johnson Asiedu Nketia on the Parliamentary Service Board of the 9th Parliament? NO!
Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah claimed on JoyNews' Pulse that NDC General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia sits on the Parliamentary Service Board. Official records of the 9th Parliament do not list him as a member.
Kwame Mensah · Apr 25, 2025
Trending Resignation Letter of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is FAKE
A document dated 25 May 2025 and attributed to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announcing his resignation is fabricated. The minister and his office have denied issuing any such letter.
Fakenews Ghana Desk · May 26, 2025
Trending photo of Okudzeto Ablakwa with headline "if I resign the government will be at a loss" is FAKE
A flyer attributed to former GNYA Deputy CEO Akosua Manu and bearing a fabricated quote from Hon. Ablakwa is doctored. The original photograph and headline have been altered.
Yaw Boateng · May 24, 2025
Did the cedi rate hit 17 Ghana Cedis under the NPP? Yes and No
NPP National Communications Team member Mohammed Awal argued on Joy Prime that the cedi never hit GHc 17 to the dollar under the NPP. Forex data shows it depends on the rate source — interbank versus retail forex bureau quotes diverged sharply.
Ama Serwaa · May 22, 2025
NO! Cement prices have not dropped below 100 Ghana cedis
Viral social media posts claimed cement prices in Ghana had fallen below GHc 100 per bag. Surveys at major distributors and retailers contradict the claim.
Kwame Mensah · May 20, 2025
Reports of Namibia deporting 500 Americans are FALSE
Several viral articles claim the Namibian Presidency ordered the deportation of 500 Americans. The Namibian government has issued no such directive, and credible Namibian and international outlets have not reported it.
Fakenews Ghana Desk · May 15, 2025
Methodology
How a claim becomes a published verdict.
- 01
Surface
We monitor public posts, encrypted-chain reports, and reader submissions for claims gaining traction.
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Verify
Two checkers independently trace primary sources, OSINT-confirm media, and contact named parties.
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Publish
Editors assign a verdict, reviewers sign off, and we publish with a full source list and correction policy.