May 28, 2026
ABUJA — The Presidency has raised alarm over what it described as a growing wave of deepfake videos and manipulated online content aimed at weaponising religion for political purposes ahead of the election season.
The alert was issued on Thursday by the Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy via its official X handle.
In a public service announcement, the Presidency said it had observed a pattern of coordinated digital misinformation targeting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through fabricated videos and false audio overlays circulated across social media platforms and messaging apps.
According to the statement, the latest content includes a deepfake video falsely framed around a religious leader, allegedly designed to incite Muslims against the President.
