Accra, Oct. 30, GNA – The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office, in collaboration with the National Queen Mothers Association, Bono Region chapter, has organizlsed a capacity-building workshop to empower Queen Mothers to identify and combat disinformation and misinformation in their communities.
The training formed part of the sixth annual Queen Mothers’ workshop, held in Sunyani on the theme: “Combating Disinformation and Misinformation: The Role of Queen Mothers in Ensuring Good Governance.”
Nana Yaa Ansua III, Paramount Queen Mother of the Drobo Traditional Area and President of the Bono Queen Mothers Platform, said false information continued to threaten peace and security in communities, hence the necessity for traditional leaders to be well-informed.
“One of the major threats to our security in the localities is disinformation and misinformation, and I am excited we are being trained about it so we can impact our various communities,” she said.
She expressed gratitude to KAS and the facilitators for supporting the initiative.
Dr. Joseph Darmoe, Programmes Director of KAS Ghana, said the workshop sought to strengthen the capacity of Queen Mothers to effectively manage and communicate accurate information within their areas of influence.
“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 ecosystem. 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 stated.
Dr. James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), who facilitated a session, advised the Queen Mothers to remain non-partisan in their leadership roles.
“The office they hold is political, but it is not partisan in nature. To maintain the dignity and respect that comes with the position, it is important that they stay above partisan politics,” he said.
Ambassador-designate of Ghana to the Czech Republic, Mrs Theresah Adjei-Mensah, who chaired the event, urged the Queen Mothers to leave lasting legacies through impactful leadership and community development.
“You need to strive to make an impact 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 said.
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