CDD’s Soldiers of Mouth (SOM) sent in a viral social media post alleging that a local government chairman in Anambra State was disrupting the ongoing governorship election. The post claimed that the chairman used armed Police officers to prevent the election from proceeding smoothly.
Verification:
CDD War Room reviewed the image and video submitted through the Check by Meedan platform. The footage showed only a police van and a Hilux vehicle parked at a location, with no evidence of violence or electoral disruption. The post also failed to specify the name of the alleged LGA chairman, the local government area involved, or the polling unit where the purported incident occurred.
Additionally, no credible news outlet or official report corroborated the claim of an LGA chairman interfering with the election.
Verdict: False
CDD found no evidence of violence, disruption, or the involvement of any LGA chairman in the alleged incident. The claim is unsubstantiated and misleading.
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