On November 11, 2023, the CDD War Room received a claim that Muritala Ajaka, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) texted his supporters that he has been disqualified due to his running mate, Sam Ranti-Abenemi’s certificate issue. The alleged text message reads “They have done their worse. I have been disqualified bcos...
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FACT CHECK: Is this Picture Of APC Sponsored Militant?
As voters begin the process of exercising their democratic right in the off-cycle elections in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states, there has been a noticeable surge in the dissemination of disinformation. One of the CDD War Room’s “soldiers of mouth” in Bayelsa State has identified and shared a widely circulated post alleging the apprehension of...
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FACT CHECK: Imo State Government Takes Over All Hotel Rooms In Owerri For One Week?
On October 30, 2023, Sahara Reporters posted on their verified X page (formerly Twitter) that “November Election: Imo State Government Takes Over All Hotel Rooms In Owerri For One Week.” A similar version of the claim was retrieved from our Check by Meedan platform from one of our soldiers of mouth in Owerri, Imo state,...
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FACT CHECK: Did ZLP Candidate Step Down for APC Ahead of Kogi State Gubernatorial Election?
On October 20, 2023, the CDD War Room received a claim via the Check by Meedan App from a Facebook user. The claim says Fatima Suleiman, the gubernatorial candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and the only female candidate for the Kogi gubernatorial election, has stepped down and collapsed her structure for the All...
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FACT CHECK: Kogi Local Government Workers are on Percentage Payment
On October 6, 2023, Leke Abejide, the gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kogi state, who doubles as the member representing the Yagba federal constituency in the House of Representatives, was the guest on Channels TV’s Politics Today. While answering questions on his candidacy, he made a claim on salary payment for...
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FACT SHIELD: What to Know about November 11 Bayelsa Governorship Election
As voters in Bayelsa State in the South South geo-political zone head to the polls to elect a governor on November 11 2023, it is important for voters and all stakeholders in the electoral process to familiarise themselves with the gubernatorial candidates, the salient issues and the political landscape. The Gubernatorial Candidates On June 6,...