A claim circulating on Facebook alleges that Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been mentioned in documents connected to the late American financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
The claim was shared by a Facebook user identified as Ofoegbu Ejike, who stated that Tinubu’s name had been “found in documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case.” The post suggests that the Nigerian president is among prominent individuals whose names are included in the so-called “Epstein files”.
Due to the international attention surrounding the Epstein case and the sensitivity of the allegations, the claim has attracted interest among social media users.
Background:
Who Was Jeffrey Epstein?
Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier who became globally infamous for his involvement in sex trafficking and abuse allegations. Epstein was first convicted in 2008 after pleading guilty to charges related to soliciting a minor for prostitution.
In July 2019, he was arrested again by U.S. federal authorities on charges of sex trafficking minors in Florida and New York. Epstein later died in custody in August 2019 while awaiting trial, in what was ruled a suicide.
Following his death, public interest increased regarding the identities of influential individuals who may have had associations with him, leading to widespread discussions about court records, flight logs, and other documents connected to his case.
Verification
To verify the claim, we searched for credible evidence that President Tinubu’s name appeared in any publicly released Epstein documents.
The findings show that:
- The link included in the post, which is intended to direct readers to more information about the story, instead redirects to a betting website.
2. No Credible Media Report Confirms Tinubu’s Inclusion
A review of reports from credible international and Nigerian media organisations found no evidence that President Tinubu’s name has been listed in Epstein-related documents.
This is significant because if the name of a sitting Nigerian president were linked to such a high-profile international scandal, it would likely attract widespread media coverage and official reactions.
3. BBC article and other media outlets articles on Epstein Files Does Not Mention Tinubu
4. No Official Record or Document Supports the Claim
There was also no official court document, verified list, or publicly available Epstein-related file that included President Tinubu’s name.
Additionally, the claim circulated on Facebook did not provide links to court records, legal documents, flight logs, or credible investigative reports to support its assertion.
Conclusion
The claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s name has been found in documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case is false. The content may have been published to draw clicks to the betting website.
