A Facebook user, Igwe Bloger, shared a video collage on October 7, 2026, claiming it showed Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Zamfara State. The post garnered over 674,000 views, 822 comments, 1,900 shares, and 12,400 likes by October 17, 2026. Some users supported the claim, expressing trust in the NDC, while others questioned the footage's authenticity and timing.
Fact-checks by DUBAWA revealed that the video collage was misleading, with footage from different locations and dates. A Google reverse image search using screenshots from the first video showed that it was recorded at the Port Harcourt Central Mosque in Rivers State, not Zamfara State. Rabiu Kwankwaso shared the same video on his Facebook page on September 4, 2026, writing about exchanging pleasantries with Muslim faithful after Juma'at Prayer.
Further checks confirmed that the footage was not from Zamfara State. Premium Times and TheCable published the video on September 4, 2026, with captions describing it as Kwankwaso interacting with Muslim faithful in Port Harcourt after Friday prayers. DUBAWA also found that the second video showed Kwankwaso's visit to Kaduna for a Maulud celebration in 2022.
The third video clip was traced to a Facebook post from September 2025. The findings established that the footage was authentic but the location attributed to it in the Facebook post was inaccurate. The videos were shared and published by various sources, including Punch newspaper and Idoma Voice, in October 2026.
The claim that the video collage shows Rabiu Kwankwaso in Zamfara State is misleading. While the footage is real, one clip was filmed at Port Harcourt Central Mosque in Rivers State and the other in Kaduna, not Zamfara State. The Facebook post sparked discussions, with some users expressing trust in the NDC and others questioning the authenticity of the footage.
Fact-checking organization DUBAWA conducted the investigation to verify the claim. The organization used Google reverse image search and cross-checked with various sources to confirm the authenticity and location of the footage. The findings highlight the importance of verifying information before sharing to avoid spreading misinformation.
The incident demonstrates the need for caution when sharing information online, especially during election periods. It also underscores the role of fact-checking organizations in verifying claims and providing accurate information to the public. The NDC and its candidates, including Rabiu Kwankwaso, have been active in various states, but there is no evidence to support the claim of a recent rally in Zamfara State.
Key points
- The video collage shared by Igwe Bloger was misleading, with footage from different locations and dates.
- The footage was recorded at the Port Harcourt Central Mosque in Rivers State and in Kaduna, not Zamfara State.
- Fact-checking organization DUBAWA conducted the investigation to verify the claim and provide accurate information.
