A recent Facebook post by @Chummy Television has been garnering attention, claiming to show a protest in Sokoto where people marched to the residence of the Sultan of Sokoto, demanding President Bola Tinubu's resignation and Peter Obi's takeover. The video, which has been viewed over 2 million times, has sparked widespread discussion and concern. However, our investigation reveals that the video is not recent and does not support the claims made by the Facebook user.
Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the video is actually from 2024, during the #EndBadGovernance protests that took place across Nigeria. The protests were a response to the high cost of living and economic hardship. Reports from reputable news sources, including Arise News and Tribune Online, confirm that the protests occurred in August 2024, with protesters marching to the Sultan's residence in Sokoto to express their grievances.
The reports also reveal that the protesters were demanding an end to the security challenges, hunger, and poor governance, but there is no mention of Peter Obi or a demand for President Tinubu's resignation. The protesters were, however, heard chanting "Sojaji muke so" or "We want the military to take over." This contradicts the claims made by the Facebook user, who stated that the protesters were demanding Peter Obi's takeover.
Our analysis of the video using InVID, a video analysis tool, confirms that the video is indeed from 2024 and not a recent event. We also found that the video had been previously fact-checked by PRNigeria in September 2024, which also concluded that the video was old and misleading.
The Facebook post has garnered significant engagement, with over 16,000 people showing interest, over 1,000 people commenting, and over 6,000 people sharing the post. However, the post's misleading claims have the potential to influence public opinion and create unnecessary tension.
It is essential to note that the #EndBadGovernance protests were a series of demonstrations that took place across Nigeria in 2024, with protesters demanding an end to bad governance, corruption, and economic hardship. The protests were not specifically targeted at President Tinubu or Peter Obi.
In conclusion, our investigation confirms that the viral Facebook video is old and misleadingly linked to a recent protest in Sokoto. The video is from 2024 and does not support the claims made by the Facebook user. We must be cautious when sharing information online to avoid spreading misinformation.
Key points
- The video is from 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests, not a recent event.
- The protests were a response to economic hardship and poor governance, not specifically targeted at President Tinubu or Peter Obi.
- The Facebook post's misleading claims have the potential to influence public opinion and create unnecessary tension.
