AfricaJerry

Journalist, working towards a peaceful Africa!

[AfEONet @AfEONet]

AfEONet condemns the arbitrary arrest and detention of Dr. @SarahBireete.

No charges. No due process. No justification. Targeting election observers threatens democratic accountability ahead of the 2026 elections.

We demand her immediate release.

#FreeDrSarahBireete

[AfricaJerry @AfricaJerry]

The digital exiles: Why people are abandoning their smartphones https://t.co/eH9RP9I5qM @CodaStory

[AfricTivistes @AFRICTIVISTES]

#AHEADAfrica : Séminaire inaugural d'apprentissage expérientiel (ELS) #ELS2025 de @AfEONet sur l'intégrité électorale et le plaidoyer les 24-25 mars à Nairobi, au #Kenya.

La coordinatrice des programmes, Aisha Dabo (@mashanubian), a partagé ses réflexions et l'expérience de #AfricTivistes au cours de sessions sur les thèmes "African Democracy Journey :

Expériences des élections de 2024- Possibilités d'améliorer la crédibilité des élections" et "Tirer parti de la CivicTech pour la transparence électorale - Réflexions sur les principaux enseignements".

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#AHEADAfrica: @AfEONet Inaugural Experiential Learning Seminar (ELS) #ELS2025 on electoral integrity and advocacy 24-25 March in Nairobi, Kenya.

Programmes Coordinator Aisha Dabo (@mashanubian) shared her insights and #AfricTivistes experiences during sessions on "African Democracy Journey:

Experiences from 2024 elections-Oppotunities to improve elections' credibility" and "Leveraging CivicTech for Electoral Transparency & Reflections on Key Learnings."

[@penplusbytes @penplusbytes]

At the Experiential Learning Seminar on Electoral Integrity & Advocacy, @AfricaJerry, Executive Director of Penplusbytes, is sharing insights on "Leveraging CivicTech for Electoral Transparency& Reflections on Key Learnings."

#Penplusbytes
#ELS2025
#OGPAfrica
@AfEONet @ehorn_

[AfricaJerry @AfricaJerry]

OpenAI's Operator agent types, clicks, orders things https://t.co/y05LEuwKnQ

[AfricaJerry @AfricaJerry]

@Gen_Buhari_ @edem_genesi @GhPoliceService I guess engaging with this guy is like engaging with the wind...he makes unpredictable moves only he understands 🤣💦💦💦

[AfricaJerry @AfricaJerry]

@AmarexJay @Rasta4NDC @Serwaa_Amihere @Gen_Buhari_ 🤣💦💦💦

[AfricaJerry @AfricaJerry]

@ferstborn @appiahnelly @thenanaaba 🤣💦💦💦

[AfricaJerry @AfricaJerry]

W Africa bloc offers junta-led states six months to rethink exit https://t.co/dOSwpimD3d

[Ghana Elections @ghanaelections]

Verified

An NPP agent at the Information Center Polling Station in Krowor, Oh-Lord Otoo, has been picked up by the police following allegations of attempting to buy votes by giving out money.

Authorities are investigating the matter to uphold the integrity of the election process.

#DisinformShield
#VerifyWithDDP
#GhanaElections
#GhanaDecides2024
#CODEOGhana
#AHEADAfricaProject

[Ghana Elections @ghanaelections]

Our incident desk introduced the Disinformation Detection Platform (DDP) to H.E. @GEJonathan , Leader of the West African Elders Forum (@The_WAEF ) and former President of Nigeria.

The platform is designed to combat misinformation and safeguard electoral integrity across the region. As a champion of democracy and peace, H.E. Goodluck Jonathan’s interest in this innovative tool underscores its significance in ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections.

Together, we’re taking steps to protect democracy, one verified fact at a time.

#DisinformShield
#WestAfricanEldersForum
#GhanaElections
#DemocracyMatters
#GhanaDecides2024

[Ghana Elections @ghanaelections]

Polls Officially Closed!

As voting comes to an end, our Disinformation Detection Platform (DDP) has recorded 7,423 election-related issues throughout the day. Here’s the verified breakdown:

🚨 2,123 incidents flagged
✅ 128 confirmed as true
❌ 15 identified as disinformation
🤔 43 speculative cases
📤 34 escalated to CODEO’s incident desk

We’re committed to ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting. Stay tuned for verified updates as we monitor post-election developments.

#DisinformShield
#VerifyWithDDP
#GhanaElections
#GhanaDecides2024
#CODEOGhana
#AHEADAfricaProject

[Ghana Elections @ghanaelections]

Election Fact Check Update!

After 4 hours of voting, our Disinformation Detection Platform (DDP) through our DisinformShield project has reviewed 3,582 total issues related to the elections as at 10:30am. Here’s the breakdown:

🔍 26 Irrelevant
🛑 5 Disinformation
✅ 17 Verified True
❓ 1 Speculative

#DisinformShield
#VerifyWithDDP
#GhanaElections
#GhanaDecides2024
#CODEOGhana
#AHEADAfricaProject

[Ghana Elections @ghanaelections]

When sharing election-related updates or concerns, it's crucial to include your polling station and constituency!

Providing this info helps the CODEO incidents desk to respond to your issues.

#DisinformShield
#VerifyWithDDP
#GhanaDecides2024
#CODEOGhana
#AHEADAfricaProject

[Fact-Check Ghana @factcheck_ghana]

If you see suspicious claims and handles, share with us or tag us.
#VerifyElection2024 #VerifyGHElection2024 #GHFactCheckingCoalition #StopDisinformationGH

[Fact-Check Ghana @factcheck_ghana]

Viral audio alleging Mahama advocated lying to electorates AI-generated

https://t.co/wfIOd2fKVO

#GhanaDecides2024
#GHFactcheckCoalition #StopDisinformationGH #VerifyGHElection2024

[@penplusbytes @penplusbytes]

Penplusbytes has launched the AI-powered Disinformation Detection Platform (DDP) to monitor & combat election falsehoods in real-time.
Learn more about how we’re defending democracy: https://t.co/QMRvrxHRct

#GhanaElections
#VerifyWithDDP
#GhanaDecides2024
#AHEADAfricaProject

[@penplusbytes @penplusbytes]

This morning, Penplusbytes' ED, Jerry Sam, featured on @ghone 's Election Hub 2024 to discuss our AI-powered Disinformation Detection Platform (DDP), tackling election disinformation in real-time.

#VerifyWithDDP
#GhanaDecides2024
#AHEADAfricaProject

[@penplusbytes @penplusbytes]

Less than 24hrs to the Dec 7 polls! Host Manuel & election expert Tendai Mbanje unpack disinformation's impact on democracies like Ghana.
Listen here:
Spotify:https://t.co/cFUy7WZD4U
Afripods: https://t.co/xW6BMd9BY4
Apple: https://t.co/VGVVKQG5nY
#MILKnowledgeHub #Penplusbytes

[Ghana Elections @ghanaelections]

Precious is briefing fellow observers on our DDP platform!
With the help of our dedicated Media Monitoring Teams, we’re receiving real-time updates on election irregularities and incidents from polling stations across the nation.

Together, we’re ensuring transparency and credibility in the electoral process.

#DisinformShield
#VerifyWithDDP
#GhanaElections
#GhanaDecides2024
#CODEOGhana
#AHEADAfricaProject