The video in question was shared by a Facebook user, Calabargist, on November 5, 2026, and had gained significant traction, with 19,900 likes, 2,600 comments, and 1,600 reposts. The user claimed it showed a large crowd marching through the streets of Enugu in support of Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress's 2027 presidential candidate. However, several Facebook users expressed doubts about the video's authenticity, with some questioning the location and others wondering if the crowd would translate to votes.
To verify the claim, Dubawa examined key frames from the video and identified a building with the inscription "Galore International College." A keyword search revealed that the institution is located in Accra, Ghana, along Dr Busia High Street. Further investigation into the flags visible in the video, featuring green, red, white, and black colors with an umbrella symbol, suggested a connection to Ghana's opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
A Google Reverse Image Search using keyframes from the video led to a similar video shared by TV3 Ghana, a Ghanaian media organization. The footage was from a political rally organized by Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC) before the country's general election on December 7, 2024. A report on the party's activities confirmed that the NDC held its final campaign rally on December 5, 2024, at Zurak Park in Madina, Accra.
Dubawa's investigation found no credible media reports confirming that Peter Obi held a rally in Enugu as depicted in the video. However, reports showed that Obi attended a town hall meeting organized by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu on October 29, 2026, alongside Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. While the meeting attracted supporters, available evidence does not link it to the circulating video.
The claim that the video shows a large crowd campaigning for Obi on the streets of Enugu is false. The footage is actually from Ghana and shows supporters of the country's opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) at a campaign rally ahead of Ghana's December 7, 2024, general election. This false claim highlights the need for fact-checking and verification in the lead-up to Nigeria's 2027 general election.
The video's misinformation could have significant implications, especially in the context of Nigeria's 2027 general election. It is essential for social media users to be cautious when sharing information and to verify claims through reputable sources. Dubawa's investigation demonstrates the importance of fact-checking in maintaining the integrity of information.
In conclusion, the video circulating on social media does not show a large crowd campaigning for Peter Obi in Enugu. Instead, it is a video from Ghana, showcasing supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at a campaign rally. This fact-check aims to contribute to a more informed public discourse and to mitigate the spread of misinformation.
Key points
- The video is from Ghana, not Enugu, and shows supporters of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC).
