On June 19, 2026, a video circulated on X showing people scrambling for items being handed out from a moving campaign vehicle. Posts accompanying the footage claimed that the APC was distributing bread to voters ahead of the Ekiti governorship election.
The claim gained traction after being shared by GossipMillNaija and reposted by Vanguard.
CLAIM: Did APC distribute bread to voters in Ekiti ahead of the 2026 governorship election?
Verification:
To verify the claim, a reverse image search and review of multiple versions of the footage were conducted. The search found no evidence that the video predated the election period or originated from another state. Rather, the footage appeared across several social media platforms and reports tied it to campaign activities in Ekiti State. The controversial outreach occurred on the eve of the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. Analysis of the clips indicates that much of the footage was captured around the outskirts of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
However, a closer examination of the video raises questions about the claim that bread was being distributed.
Although some social media posts and reports described the items as loaves of bread, the packages visible in the footage are white, and their contents cannot be clearly identified. No labels or branding indicating that they were bread are visible.
Another clip shared by Linda Ikeji Blog from the same campaign event shows supporters carrying similar white packages alongside campaign packages. This suggests that the items may have been campaign souvenirs or other materials rather than bread.
Consequently, the viral footage does not provide sufficient visual evidence to establish that bread was being distributed.
Verdict: Inconclusive
Available evidence confirms that the video was recorded in Ekiti State, specifically around the outskirts of Ado-Ekiti. However, there is insufficient evidence to conclude that the white packages seen being distributed were loaves of bread.
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