Presidency threatens prosecution of Verydarkman over alleged fake Tinubu audio
The Presidency vowed Wednesday to prosecute Nigerian social media critic Verydarkman (VDM) for allegedly sharing fake audio of President Tinubu. Tinubu's media aide Bayo Onanuga claimed VDM was 'conveyor and disseminator of a fake audio' that allegedly showed Tinubu saying insecurity would continue because Nigerians didn't vote for him in 2023. However, DAILY POST's own verification revealed VDM has no such audio in his videos, directly contradicting the Presidency's claim. This case involves AI-generated audio content and highlights emerging legal questions about digital misinformation and free speech boundaries in Nigeria. The conflicting reports between official statements and media verification suggest the situation may be more complex than initially presented, raising concerns about potential misuse of legal processes against critics.