Posts on social media alleged that operatives of the OCHA Brigade (Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra) shot and killed four persons at Onitsha Main Market on September 9, 2025. Videos and images of the video have since gone viral and have been reported by our Soldiers of Mouth. Claim: OCHA Brigade shot four persons at...
Author: Chioma Iruke (Chioma Iruke)
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FACT CHECK: Nworah, Anambra Government in Hotel Letter Authenticity Questioned
Two letters purported to have come from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and signed by Uche Nworah, and another from the Anambra state government, began circulating on social media. The contents of the letter from the APC asked that the management of Ken Hotels and Suits reserve all available rooms for 12 days beginning from...
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FACT CHECK: Did Uche Nworah ask Uche Ekwunife to give him his money?
Social media reports alleged that Uche Nworah, Special Adviser (General Duties) to the DG of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), asked the APC deputy governorship candidate in Anambra, Senator Uche Ekwunife, to pay back money she owed him.This incident, which was purported to have taken place in Owerri, Imo state, was also reported by our...
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FACT CHECK: How true are reports of INEC planning to conduct fresh elections in Edo?
A claim that the Independent National Electoral Commission plans to conduct fresh elections in Edo state was sent through CDD’s Check by Meedan. The claim comes on the heels of the just concluded Edo state gubernatorial elections held Saturday 21, 2024 which saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Monday Okpebholo declared winner. According to...
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FACT CHECK: Did Obaseki try bribing INEC with $ 5 million as claimed on Facebook?
A Facebook user Alabi Arvin over the weekend alleged that the governor of Edo state Godwin Obaseki attempted bribing the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) with five million dollars ($5 million). According to the user, the INEC boss rejected the money. Verdict: NO Evidence Verification It was reported that Obaseki had in the wee hours of...
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Did thugs burn electoral materials in Ward 4 Esan Central LGA?
Reports of election materials being burnt in Esan Central LGA were sent for verification to CDD. CDD War Room contacted our Soldiers of Mouth on the ground who confirmed that the incident happened at Ward 4, unit 10 Esan Central LGA in Edo state. They further explained that the incident happened in the evening of...
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EDO2024: How true is the image purportedly from INEC showing PDP in the lead?
An image allegedly from INEC showing PDP governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo as the lead began trending towards the late hours of Saturday. In the image, Ighodalo was purported to be leading among the top three candidates with a total of 253,180 votes from the ongoing Edo state Off-cycle elections which took place on September 21,...
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Video of APC chieftain threatening to destroy ballot papers where PDP wins in Oredo true?
A video of APC chieftain Egogo Emmanuel threatening to destroy ballot papers in polling units where PDP wins has gone viral. The video which has been shared multiple times shows Egogo stating that in any polling unit PDP where PDP wins, in Ward 9, Oredo LGA, he would destroy the ballot box. Verdict: TRUE CDD...
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Did EFCC arrest vote buyers Uhunmwonde LGA?
Reports of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arresting some persons at Unit 7 Eyaen Primary School, area of Uhunmwonde LGA Edo state for vote buying has gone viral. The report was also sent via the Meedan for confirmation. Verdict: True Verification CDD spoke with a Soldier of Mouth on the field who confirmed...
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Did Soldiers Arrest Thugs at Oba Akenzua Primary School Uzebu?
A claim that soldiers arrested thugs at Oba Akenzua primary school, Uzebu was sent to us via our Meedan platform. The claim attached with a Facebook link also insinuated that the thugs arrested were from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Verdict: True Verification Upon careful analysis, we observed that indeed some persons men were arrested...