VDM Must Face Law Over Tinubu Audio Claim – Presidency
The Presidency has called for legal action against social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, known as VDM, over an alleged fake audio linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The statement was made on Wednesday following claims that the audio was circulated online as part of misinformation.
Where the reaction came from was the Presidential Villa in Abuja, through the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
He accused VDM of sharing false content on social media platforms. The issue gained attention after the audio began trending online.
Why the Presidency took the position was due to concerns over the spread of misleading material involving the president.
Officials said the circulation of such content could mislead the public and damage trust in official communication. The aide described the act as an abuse of social media use.
How the matter unfolded involved a response to online discussions questioning the authenticity of the audio.
A social media user had earlier dismissed the clip as propaganda, prompting further debate. The Presidency insisted that those behind the spread of the audio
