As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, political campaigns and online discussions are expected to intensify across social media and messaging platforms. Alongside legitimate political debate, voters may encounter false claims, manipulated media and misleading narratives designed to influence their choices, undermine trust in electoral institutions or discourage participation.
Drawing on previous fact-checks and expert insights, The FactCheckHub examines 10 election-related misinformation narratives Nigerians should watch out for ahead of the 2027 polls.
Religious endorsements can influence political discussions in Nigeria, where religion remains an important part of public life. As the 2027 elections approach, voters may encounter claims that influential pastors and Islamic clerics have endorsed a particular candidate, withdrawn their support or declared divine backing for a political contender.
Some endorsements may be genuine, while others may involve fabricated statements, old videos presented as recent events or remarks taken out of context. A genuine statement can also be misrepresented to suggest that a religious leader supports a candidate they did not endorse.
Ahead of the 2023 elections, viral articles and graphics falsely claimed that former Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi had endorsed Peter Obi. The FactCheckHub debunked the claim, finding that the viral article falsely...
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, political campaigns and online discussions are expected to intensify across social media and messaging platforms. Alongside legitimate political...