Claim A Facebook user, Omoyele Sowore, has posted an image claiming that the NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, said: “In health, I said 4years before, but in 2years, we will have a functional primary health care in every ward in Nigeria “- Peter Obi, NDC Presidential candidate. Why we fact-checked The post has drawn…
Peter Obi. Photo Source: The Punch Claim: A Facebook post claims that a former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, is sharing customised campaign bread ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Full Text On 21 October 2026, Ossai Ovie Success, who is a media aide to the Delta State Government,…
Claim An image depicting an extraordinarily large crowd of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has circulated on social media, particularly Facebook and X, in connection with the party’s presidential campaign flag-off held in Kaduna State on October 24, 2026. The image was shared in a way that suggests it was a genuine photograph…
Claim A viral Facebook post shared within political groups, including the “2023 Obi Youth Movement,” features an image of the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, with an alleged quote stating: “BREAKING: If Northerners refuse to vote for Tinubu because of hardship and hunger, we will go ahead and rig the election, and nothing…
Claim: A viral Facebook post claims that a massive crowd demonstrated against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration Full Text As social media users continue to express support for or opposition to political candidates ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election, several political claims have circulated online. On 30 September 2026, a Facebook user, Emmanuel Chibuike,…
Claim On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a publication surfaced online claiming that “Rep. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda was presented to President Tinubu and received approval and total support from the president”. The claim was published on Facebook by Newshour1, a Facebook page with 23k followers. As of the time of this factcheck, the post has garnered…
On April 21, 2026, a poster announcing Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Mr. Peter Obi as the President and Vice Presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election emerged on social media. Background The post was shared by Gawuna TV Network, a Facebook page with 5.3k followers. As of the…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma Claim: A news report claims that the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, sponsored the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), seven Heads of Department, and 27 Electoral Officers on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem starting January 20, 2026. Full Text On January 19, 2026, a report on SaharaReporters claims that Governor Hope Uzodimma…
Claim A Facebook post claims that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has agreed to become the vice-presidential candidate to Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post, published by a Facebook user identified as OgwuTV, has gained traction with over…
