ADC Challenges APC's Deepfake Claims, Demands Evidence

On 24 October 2026, Phrank Shaibu, the Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, issued a strong rebuttal to allegations made by APC spokesman Dele Alake regarding deepfake content. Shaibu dismissed these claims as politically motivated and lacking evidence, challenging Alake to provide names, dates, and forensic findings to substantiate his accusations.

The ADC's statement also highlighted pressing economic issues, including petrol prices around ₦1,400 per litre and food inflation near 20 percent, while noting that over half of Nigerians lived in poverty last year, according to a World Bank estimate. Additionally, the ADC raised concerns about an accident involving APC supporters traveling to a rally from Sokoto and Abuja, urging the APC to ensure the safety of those passengers.

The statement criticized the APC's campaign strategy, questioning the rationale behind President Tinubu's decision to campaign in only 12 states and suggesting that supporters were being transported between venues rather than mobilized organically.