As part of efforts to address the growing challenge of disinformation and misinformation which can undermine democratic institutions, social cohesion and effective leadership, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office in collaboration with the National Queen mothers Ghana, Bono Region chapter has organized a workshop for Queen Mothers in the region.

The 6th Annual Queen Mothers workshop which took place in Sunyani was on the theme “Combating Disinformation and Misinformation: The role of Queen Mothers in Ensuring Good Governance “

In her welcome address, the President of the Bono Queen Mothers Platform and Paramount Queen Mother of the Drobo Traditional Area, Nana Yaa Ansua III observed that disinformation and misinformation are a major threat to security in communities.

“I am particularly grateful to our development partners KAS and the resource personnels for agreeing to come and take us through this workshop aimed at equipping us in our bid to combat disinformation and misinformation in our localities.

"One of the major threats to our security in the localities is this disinformation and misinformation and I am excited we are being trained about it, so we impact our various localities,” she said.

Speaking at the gathering, the Programmmes Director of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Ghana Office, Dr Joseph Darmoe explained the rationale for the program.

“The key reason for this workshop is to provide the Queen Mothers with the necessary capacity to address issues of disinformation and misinformation in our echo system. We want them to understand their roles and how to properly manage relevant information so that there would be peace and harmony in the various communities”, he noted.

Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr who serves as a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) in Accra, was one of the Facilitators for the workshop.

He admonished the Queen Mothers to ensure they stay away from partisan politics.

“The office they hold is political, but it is not partisan in nature as we have seen in contemporary times.

"So, for them to be able to win the respect and honor deserving of that office, it is important they stay above the fray and do what is dignifying” he added.

The Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Ghana to the Czech Republic Theresah Adjei- Mensah who was the Chairperson for the conference, entreated the Queen Mothers to ensure they leave lasting legacies in their localities.

“You need to thrive to make impacts in your communities just as some Queen Mothers did in the past. You are the Custodians of our traditions, and a lot is expected from you”, she stated.

About KAS Ghana.

The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation based in Germany whose mission is to promote democracy, rule of law, social market economy, and human rights worldwide.







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