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Kano Emir’s procession video misrepresented as Peter Obi’s visit to Kwara

Nurudeen Akewushola
Nurudeen Akewushola
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A video showing a large crowd gathered along a street has been shared on X with a claim that it shows Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), being welcomed by supporters in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria.

The video was shared by X user @RealOlaudah, with the post suggesting that Obi attracted a large crowd during a visit to the state with the caption :

“Obi with an organic crowd in Kwara. Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso are the only politicians in present-day Nigeria that do not rent crowds. Go figure!”

The post has generated over 50 reposts and more than 3000 views.

CLAIM

The video shows Peter Obi being welcomed by a large crowd in Kwara State.

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FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is false because the video shows a procession by the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, in Kano State.

A keyword search for reports of Obi’s visit to Kwara did not yield credible news reports confirming that he was in the state. However, The Guardian reported that the NDC organised a campaign event in Ilorin on 4 October 2026. The report confirms that the party held an event in the state but does not establish that the viral video shows Obi attending it.

Further checks on Obi’s verified X account and credible media platforms found no post confirming that he was in Kwara State at the time of the viral video.

The FactCheckHub also found videos of the procession published by Independent Television and Viable TV. A comparison of these videos with the footage shared on X revealed matching scenes, including the umbrella carried by the Emir during the procession.

These visual similarities establish that the viral video was taken from the Emir’s procession, not a visit by Obi to Kwara State.

VERDICT

The claim that the video shows Peter Obi being welcomed by supporters in Kwara State is FALSE. The video shows a procession by the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria.

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Nurudeen Akewushola is a fact-checker with FactCheckHub. He has authored several fact checks which have contributed to the fight against information disorder. You can reach him via nyahaya@icirnigeria.org and @NurudeenAkewus1 via Twitter.

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