A Facebook page, NKG & GKN, recently shared a video claiming that people in Kano State were tearing down posters belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The footage shows a large crowd of youth pulling down, stoning, and shredding political campaign materials featuring the pictures of President Bola Tinubu and Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris. The post had attracted significant engagement, with over 157 comments, 732 shares, and 4,100 likes as of October 16, 2026.
The video sparked various reactions from commenters, with some interpreting it as evidence of growing public dissatisfaction with the government. Some users expressed support for the actions, while others saw it as a potential precursor to larger conflicts. The video was widely shared across multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
DUBAWA, a fact-checking organization, investigated the claim and found that the incident did not occur in Kano State as claimed. Upon examining the footage, they observed that the campaign posters featured the slogan "Renewed hope for a greater Kebbi State," indicating that the incident took place in Kebbi State.
Further verification by DUBAWA and media reports confirmed that an incident involving the destruction of APC campaign materials occurred in Jega, Kebbi State, in late September 2026. According to reports, youth in Jega pulled down posters and billboards bearing the images of Nigeria's President, Tinubu, and Kebbi State Governor Nasir.
The incident in Kebbi State was widely reported, with the APC's Kebbi State Publicity Secretary, Isah Assalafi, calling for an investigation into the incident and the prosecution of perpetrators. Additionally, Governor Nasir's aide, ATM Jega, threatened to prevent former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, from entering Kebbi State over alleged political billboard vandalism.
The claim that the viral video shows people destroying APC posters in Kano State has been deemed misleading. DUBAWA's findings, supported by media reports and social media posts, confirm that the location of the incident was Kebbi State, not Kano State.
The incident highlights the importance of verifying information, especially in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections, to prevent the spread of misinformation and potential violence. The fact-checking process by DUBAWA has helped to clarify the location of the incident and reduce the risk of misinformation.
Key points
- The video of youth destroying APC campaign posters was misleadingly attributed to Kano State.
- The incident actually occurred in Kebbi State, specifically in Jega, in late September 2026.
- The destruction of APC campaign materials was widely reported in Kebbi State, with calls for investigation and prosecution of perpetrators.
