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Did Pastor Adeboye sit on Oyo monarch’s throne?
The media space was irked by a picture showing The Redeemed Christian Church of God general overseer, Pastor EA Adeboye sitting on a monarch’s throne in Oyo
The claim is FALSE.
The picture has been published by media such as Punch and Legit.
The picture taken during the evangelism programme, ‘Let’s go a fishing,’ at Orile-Igbon in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State and shared by RCCG PR attracted lots of reactions with many berating the revered man of God.
Clarifying, the RCCG PR explained that
Pastor E.A Adeboye sat on ‘the only chair prepared for him which was already placed there. No other King or individual had sat on the seat before!”
Also reacting to the viral claim, Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao who is also the depuy chairman, Oyo State council of Obas said the chair was one of the ceremonial chairs reserved for top dignitaries and was presented to honour the man of God. He added that the traditional Royal chair can never be shared.
CONCLUSION
The claim that Pastor Adeboye sat on Oyo Monarch’s throne is FALSE.
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✴️ Ep.116– Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?
A viral video claims to show a “child market” between Congo and Gabon where parents allegedly sell their children. But is this true?
In this episode of WABMA Fake News Debunker (Ep. 116), we carefully examine the footage, verify available evidence, and separate fact from fiction.
🔍 What we investigated:
- The viral video and its visual details
- Reports from credible international media
- Data from global child-protection organizations
- Any evidence of a “child market” in the Congo–Gabon region
❌ Our Verdict: FALSE
There is no verified evidence that such a market exists. The viral video does not prove child trafficking and has been shared without proper context.
⚠️ Why this matters:
Misinformation like this spreads fear, reinforces harmful stereotypes, and distracts from real child protection issues.
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When President Tinubu nominated Professor Joash Amupitan as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, social media erupted. “He was Tinubu’s lawyer during the 2023 election case!” users claimed, warning that democracy was in danger. But is the outrage based on fact?
Verification:
WABMA reviewed the Certified True Copies of both the Presidential Election Tribunal and Supreme Court judgments from the 2023 election petitions.
Amupitan’s name does not appear among the lawyers listed for Tinubu, Shettima, or the APC. Instead, the records show Professor Taiwo Osipitan (SAN) — a University of Lagos law professor — as one of the legal counsels.
The similarity between the surnames Osipitan and Amupitan seems to have caused the mix-up. No court record, statement, or credible media report links Amupitan to Tinubu’s legal team.
✴️ Ep.116– Does Viral Video Show a Market Between Congo and Gabon Where Parents Sell Their Children?
✴️ Ep.116–WABMA Fake News Debunker;
