A viral post claims that Afrobeats star Davido has been appointed Head of Youth Mobilisation for the re-election campaign of Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

The claim is FALSE

Davido is a globally recognised Nigerian artist and the nephew of Ademola Adeleke. He has previously shown public support for his uncle’s political campaigns.

The claim suggests:

An official political appointment A defined campaign role as “Head of Youth Mobilisation” A connection to a re-election bid

Checks showed that no statement from Ademola Adeleke or the Osun State Government neither is there a confirmation from Davido on verified social media accounts

No campaign structure publicly listing such an appointment

Major Nigerian news platforms have not reported this appointment. A political development of this scale would typically receive wide coverage

There are inconsistencies in the posts. For instance, it referred to a re-election bid under the Accord Party, which is not established in credible reports about current Osun political alignment. The report also attributed a public announcement to Davido on X, but no such post exists.

The claim originated from a blog-style page (“VDM Naija Blog”), which is not a verified news organisation and provides no evidence, link, or official statement

CONCLUSION 

The claim is unverified and lacks credible backing, therefore, the claim that Davido has been appointed Head of Youth Mobilisation for Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign is FALSE.

A Facebook post is making the rounds. It claims that the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has approved May 30 as Biafra Remembrance Day.

It goes further.

It claims the governor has declared himself Igbo. And even renamed the state… “Akwa Igbo.”

The post is gaining traction. Thousands of reactions. Shares. Heated comments.

But did this really happen?

The claim is spreading mostly on Facebook, accompanied by an image of Governor Umo Eno and symbols associated with the defunct Republic of Biafra.

The message suggests three things:

• That Akwa Ibom State has officially recognised Biafra Remembrance Day
• That the governor has publicly identified as Igbo
• That the state is now being referred to as “Akwa Igbo”

These are serious claims.

They touch on identity, politics, and history.

We investigated.

First, we checked for any official approval.

There is:

• No government announcement
• No policy directive
• No executive order

There is no record that Akwa Ibom State has declared May 30 as a state observance.

For a decision of this magnitude, official communication would be unavoidable.

It does not exist.

[Verification Step 2: Media Cross-Check]

Next, we reviewed reports from credible news organisations.

No reputable Nigerian media outlet has reported this claim.

That absence is important.

A development involving Biafra remembrance and a state government would attract national coverage.

Silence from credible media is a strong indicator.

[Verification Step 3: Origin of the Claim]

We traced the claim online.

Keyword searches show that this narrative first appeared in 2025.

It has been recycled multiple times, using similar wording and visuals.

This is not a fresh development.

It is reused content.

A common tactic in misinformation.

[Verification Step 4: Identity Claim]

The post also claims that Governor Umo Eno declared himself Igbo.

We checked his background.

Umo Eno is from Nsit Ubium Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State.

He belongs to the Ibibio ethnic group.

There is no record of him identifying as Igbo.

No speech.
No statement.
No verified source.

[Verification Step 5: “Akwa Igbo” Claim]

Finally, we examined the claim that the state has been redefined as “Akwa Igbo.”

Akwa Ibom State remains its official name.

There is:

• No legal recognition
• No political declaration
• No constitutional change

The term “Akwa Igbo” has no official status.

[Evidence Reveal]

So let’s review:

• No official approval of May 30 as a state observance
• No credible media reporting
• A recycled misinformation pattern
• No evidence of ethnic identity change
• No recognition of “Akwa Igbo”

The claim collapses under scrutiny.

[Verdict] FALSE.

There is no evidence that Umo Eno approved May 30 as Biafra Remembrance Day or declared himself Igbo.

This is a recycled social media claim, presented without evidence and amplified through repetition.

Available records confirm that the governor remains Ibibio, and Akwa Ibom State has made no such policy or identity shift.

A report is spreading fast across social media.

It claims that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has ordered the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to resign.

The reason? A serious health condition.

The claim has triggered concern, speculation, and heated discussions online.

But is this true? Or is this another case of misinformation dressed as breaking news?

[Context Setup]

The report gained traction on social media platforms and was amplified by blogs and online outlets, including Dockays World and Sahara Reporters.

According to the claim, Governor Sanwo-Olu is critically ill, and the President has directed him to step down.

Given the political weight of both figures, this is not a minor claim.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu has served as Lagos State Governor since 2019 and was re-elected in 2023.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former Lagos Governor himself, assumed office as President in 2023.

So, a directive like this would be major national news.

We investigated.

[Verification Step 1: Health Claim]

First, we examined the claim that the governor is seriously ill.

There are no credible reports from verified medical, government, or reputable media sources indicating that Governor Sanwo-Olu is suffering from any critical illness.

But we went further.

[Verification Step 2: Public Activity Check]

We reviewed the governor’s recent public engagements.

Here is what we found:

• On April 24, he swore in Permanent Secretaries and inaugurated the Lagos State Health Service Commission
• He attended a Governance Advisory Council meeting at Lagos House
• On April 26, he witnessed the signing of power purchase agreements
• On April 28, he was inducted into the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers

These are not the activities of someone incapacitated by serious illness.

They indicate active governance.

[Verification Step 3: Official Communication]

Next, we checked for official confirmation.

There is:

• No statement from the Presidency
• No communication from the Lagos State Government
• No directive from any federal authority

For a claim of this magnitude, silence from official channels is a major red flag.

[Verification Step 4: Direct Response]

We then checked for direct responses.

The Lagos State Government has publicly addressed the claim.

The governor’s media aide, Gboyega Akosile, described the report as false and misleading.

This is a clear denial from an official source.

[Verification Step 5: Media Cross-Check]

Finally, we reviewed coverage by major Nigerian media organisations.

Reputable outlets did not report this claim.

In journalism, absence of coverage by credible media—especially on a major political development—is significant.

It suggests the story lacks verification.

[Evidence Reveal]

So far:

• No credible evidence of illness
• Active public engagements by the governor
• No official directive from the President
• Direct denial from the Lagos State Government
• No confirmation from credible media

The pieces do not support the claim.

[Verdict]

FALSE

There is no evidence that Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered Babajide Sanwo-Olu to resign. The report is based on unverified claims and has been amplified without credible backing.

Available evidence shows that the governor is actively performing his duties, and the Lagos State Government has already dismissed the claim as false.

Did Tinubu Order Sanwo-Olu To Resign? | Fact-Check & Debunk Explained

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