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Dapo Abiodun did not rename college after Awujale’s death

Nurudeen Akewushola
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Dapo Abiodun did not rename college after Awujale’s death

A video circulating online claims Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun renamed a state-owned college after the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, following the monarch’s death in July 2025.

An X user, @AsakyGRN, posted the video with the caption:

“Governor Dapo Abiodun announces the change of name in honour of the Late Awujale Of Ijebu Ode from Tai Solarin College Of Education to The Oba Sikiru Adetona College Of Science And Technology.”

The post, which features a one-minute clip of the governor listing projects named after the monarch, has generated over 500 repost and has more than 1,000 likes as of August 1.

CLAIM

Governor Abiodun renamed a school after Awujale’s death.

screenshot of the viral post

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING.

Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland and one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning monarchs, passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 91. 

He ascended the throne in 1960 and spent over six decades as a traditional ruler. Adetona was seen as a bridge between tradition and modern governance, often hosting political figures and advocating for good leadership.

His death was met with widespread mourning across Ogun State and beyond, with tributes pouring in from political leaders, royal institutions, and citizens. An 8th-day Fidau prayer was held in his honour on July 21, 2025, attracting dignitaries including President Bola Tinubu, state governors, and traditional rulers..

A thorough review of the full video published on YouTube on July 23, 2025, shows that Governor Abiodun was referring to a name change that occurred during the monarch’s lifetime—not after his death.

At the 16:08 mark in the video, the governor says: “We also renamed the Tai Solarin College of Education in Ogun in his honour, and I am glad we did all these in his lifetime. It is now known as the Oba Sikiru Adetona College of Science and Technology.”

Checks revealed that the renaming was first announced in 2021 and completed in 2022. The school was one of two institutions that evolved from the former Tai Solarin College of Education.

The degree-awarding arm became Tai Solarin University of Education, while the college of Education was renamed in honour of Oba Adetona in 2022.

VERDICT

The claim that Governor Dapo Abiodun renamed a state college after Oba Sikiru Adetona following the monarch’s death is MISLEADING. Evidence shows the renaming was done during the monarch’s lifetime, with the process concluded as far back as 2022.

Viral security operatives break-in video NOT from Southeast

Nurudeen Akewushola
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Viral security operatives break-in video NOT from Southeast

A video showing armed security operatives forcefully breaking into a residential apartment has sparked outrage online, with claims that the incident took place in Nigeria’s Southeast region.

A Facebook user, Uche Nworah, posted the footage with the caption:

“We have created a culture of violent, opportunistic behaviour in the Southeast under the guise of combating insecurity. Any armed, hooded and untrained individual, accompanied by his mates who are probably drugged out, can invade your home and carry out various acts of aggression, as evidenced in this undated video. There are no proper protocols in place, and human rights are not respected. When will this terror end? Imagine if there were children living in the house.”

The post has generated over 400 likes and shares as of July 30, 2025 with many condemning the actions of the officers and accusing Nigerian security agencies of unchecked brutality in the Southeast.

READ : Claims of mass kidnapping in Oyo, state of emergency in South West are FALSE

CLAIM

Video shows security operatives breaking into a home in Southeast.

screenshot of the viral post

THE FINDINGS

Checks by The FactCheckHub show the claim is MISLEADING.

A reverse image search using frames from the video led to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as Michael d Preacher(@MichealFrosh32), who originally shared the clip on July 25, 2025.

In the post, he clarified that the incident occurred in Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, located in Southwest Nigeria.

READ ALSO : Claims of mass kidnapping in Oyo, state of emergency in South West are FALSE

His post reads: 

“As of today, Operation Flush in Ado-Ekiti attempted a daylight robbery at an apartment in Adebayo, Ado-Ekiti, by forcefully attacking the premises. This isn’t their first time, but today we have the evidence to stand up for our rights. #saveUs #NANSAdoekiti #PoliceProtest.”

Further investigation shows the Police Complaint Response Unit (PCRU) of the Nigeria Police Force responded to the post, confirming that the incident happened in Ekiti. They, however, denied being part of the operation.

Part of the statement reads: “The Ekiti Police Command is not unaware of the video circulating on the social media where some armed security personnel were seen breaking into an apartment somewhere still unknown in Ado-Ekiti. It was alleged in the post that Operation Flush Unit, which is a Joint Task Force of some security agencies, was responsible for the act.

“The Ekiti State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the Police is not part of the Operation Flush Unit as being alleged by a section of the public. The Police does not operate any unit called Operation Flush.”

VERDICT

The claim that the viral video of security operatives breaking into a home occurred in Southeast Nigeria is MISLEADING. Findings showed that the incident happened in Ado-Ekiti, located in Nigeria’s Southwest region, not the Southeast as claimed.

Image does NOT show Kanu Nwankwo with Esther Okoronkwo

Fatimah Quadri
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Image does NOT show Kanu Nwankwo with Esther Okoronkwo

A claim that an image shows Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo carrying six-month-old Esther Okoronkwo has been circulating online.

The photo, which has been shared widely on social media platforms such as Instagram and X, is being circulated with the claim that Esther is the daughter of former Nigerian footballer Issac Okoronkwo, The FactCheckHub observed.

The image was posted by an X user, @donlucatoni with the caption:

Kanu Nwankwo with 6-month-old Esther Okoronkwo at Teslim Balogun Stadium in 2001

On Instagram, a user posted the picture, which was a screenshot from X. The caption alongside reads in part:

...carried by KANU in 2001….No wonder she plays like legendary KANU….Her name is ESTHER OKORONKWO….She won WOMAN OF THE MATCH AGAINST MOROCCO in wafcon final…

Esther Okoronkwo is a member of the Super Falcons team that recently clinched victory at the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco on Sunday, July 28, 2025.

READ : No, Labbadia did not reject Super Eagle’s job because politicians demand bribe from him

The Nigerian international forward, 28, has now etched her name into the annals of football history following her remarkable contributions to the senior women’s national team throughout the competition.

In the finals against hosts Morocco, the Super Falcons were trailing by two goals before half-time. Okoronkwo’s decisive play was pivotal in setting the stage for Nigeria’s crucial comeback, which ultimately sealed their championship win. Her performance not only boosted team morale but also underscored her growing influence as one of Africa’s top forwards.

CLAIM

Image shows Kanu Nwankwo with a 6-month-old Esther Okoronkwo.

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING!

Screenshot of the the claim on X; Insert MISLEADING Verdict
Screenshot of the the claim on X; Insert MISLEADING Verdict

The FactCheckHub conducted a reverse image search on the image, and the result shows that it was used as a featured image in a story by Reports Mind three years ago.

The report clarified that the picture is an old photo of Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo with his son, Kachi, as a baby during his time at former Premier League club Portsmouth.

READ MORE : No, video does NOT show Nigerian Liverpool fans mourning Diogo Jota

Further checks by The FactCheckHub revealed that the same image was also posted on Kanu’s official Instagram page on August 24, 2024, as part of a photo carousel. The post, which included other pictures of the same child with a woman, was made to celebrate Kachi’s birthday. In the caption, Kanu explicitly identified the baby as his son, Kachi.

This plethora of evidence confirms that the claim linking the baby in the image to Esther Okoronkwo or former footballer Isaac Okoronkwo is misleading.

THE VERDICT

The claim that the mage shows Kanu Nwankwo with 6-month-old Esther Okoronkwo is misleading; the baby in the picture is Kanu’s son, Kachi Nwankwo.

Has UniCal dental department’s licence been withdrawn?

Fatimah Quadri
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Has UniCal dental department’s licence been withdrawn?

A claim that the University of Calabar’s Dental Department licence has been withdrawn has surfaced online. The claim made by an X user @winxviv was also amplified by Instablog9ja, a microblogging platform.

The claim was accompanied by a video that showed some students with lab coats in what looked like a protest.

READ: Are these photos of university hostels in Ghana?

A portion of the footage’s audio transcription reads:

…Seven years ago, the University of Calabar admitted my colleagues into this fine institution with hopes that after a certain period of time, they would graduate and practice without any issues. Fast forward to now, they are telling them that may not happen. These are my friends. I have had classes with these people, I have played with these people, I have laughed with these people, so you are trying to tell me that [sic] after seven years,  after passing exam, after reading, after spending countless nights to make this dream work…

The X user posted the video with a caption that reads :

University of Calabar Dentistry Department license has been withdrawn. Over 300 students have been asked to leave after spending 7 years in school. They are being advised to learn trade or do other things. The quota was 40 annually but the current VC admitted up to 900 students illegally. A state of emergency needs to be declared in education.
On Instablog, it similarly read;
University of Calabar Dentistry Department license has been reportedly withdrawn and 300 students asked to leave after spending 7 years in school.
As of Wednesday July 23, 2025 the claim has garnered an impression of over 200,000 views, 2100 likes and 1,900 reposts on winexviv’s page and on instablog it has amassed an impression of one million views, 15,000 likes and 4,000 reposts.

CLAIM

UNICAL Dental department licence withdrawn.

THE FINDINGS 

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE.

Screenshot an appearance of the claim; insert FALSE verdict
Screenshot an appearance of the claim; insert FALSE verdict

The ICIR reported that students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) College of Medical Sciences in the Dentitry department, some in their final year were recently informed that they may not be allowed to graduate, register with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), or continue their studies due to accreditation issues tied to the university’s disregard for admission quotas.

According to the MDCN’s official quota list as of July 2025, UNICAL is approved to admit only 10 students annually into its dentistry programme. However, findings showed that the university had consistently admitted more than the approved limit across multiple levels.

UNICAL Vice Chancellor, Florence Obi, confirmed the violation in an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. Describing the situation as depressing. She added that an appeal had been made to the Minister of Education for urgent intervention.

Obi also stated that internal investigations were underway to determine how the over-admissions occurred and promised disciplinary actions against staff found responsible, including the dean, admissions officer, and provost.

Meanwhile, the MDCN and the National Universities Commission (NUC), the bodies responsible for accreditation, have not issued any public statement withdrawing the programme’s licence.

ALSO READ: Have Nigerian universities completed two uninterrupted academic calendars since 2023?

Addressing speculation on social media, Obi debunked claims that the dental school had lost its accreditation, calling them misinformation and a distortion of facts. She stressed that the programme remains accredited and no directive has been issued to transfer students to other institutions.

THE VERDICT

The claim that the University of Calabar’s Dental Department licence has been withdrawn is false. While the university admitted significantly more students than the quota approved by the MDCN, raising concerns about their eligibility to graduate or register, the programme remains accredited. No official withdrawal notice has been issued by either the MDCN or the NUC.

Did Buhari construct Second Niger Bridge from scratch?

Fatimah Quadri
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Did Buhari construct Second Niger Bridge from scratch?

A claim that former president Muhammadu Buhari constructed the Second Niger Bridge from scratch has surfaced the internet.

The claim, made by X user @gozionc alongside a series of others, was intended to commend the late president for his achievements in the South-East.

The claim read:

Built the Second Niger Bridge from scratch to finish. Competed the abandoned Nnamdi Azikiwe Masuelem in Anambra. Paid of all owed pensions and gratuities of Biafran soldiers. Built a Power Plant in Abia. Renovated the Akanu Ibam Airport in Enugu. Began the construction of Awka/Enugu/Onitsha double lane expressway. Buhari’s Love for Ndigbo was unmatchedWe will miss him so bad.

READ ALSO: Did Nigeria fail to qualify for FIFA World Cup during Buhari presidency?

Since the inception of the claim, it has amassed an attraction of over 100,000 views, 2100 likes and 468 reposts.
Due to the veracity of the claim, The FactCheckHub decided to fact-check the accuracy of this claim.

CLAIM

Former President Muhammadu Buhari constructed the Second Niger Bridge from scratch to finish.

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE!

Screenshot of the claim; insert FALSE verdict
Screenshot of the claim; insert FALSE verdict

The Second Niger Bridge was first proposed during the 1978/79 political campaign by Shehu Shagari of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).

Under President Olusegun Obasanjo, the bridge was promised again, but no substantial work commenced until five days before his handover to President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, when he symbolically flagged off the project in Asaba.

In August 2012, the Jonathan administration approved ₦325 million for the final planning and design. However, the groundbreaking occurred on 10 March 2014, just a year before the 2015 elections.

President Muhammadu Buhari cancelled the earlier contract in August 2015 but resumed it in September 2018.

ALSO READ: LGBTQ+: Did Buhari ask Obama to grant US visa to queer Nigerians?

The bridge was first opened for vehicular movement on 15 December 2022, and was officially inaugurated by Buhari on 24 May 2023. Julius Berger, the contractor, formally handed over the completed 1.6km bridge to the Federal Government in December 2023.

THE VERDICT

The claim that the Former President Muhammadu Buhari constructed the Second Niger bridge from scratch to finish is false; While the Second Niger Bridge was completed and inaugurated during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, the project was initiated and passed through various stages under previous administrations, including those of Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan.

Got doubts? Here’s how the FactCheckHub App helps you verify facts

Fatimah Quadri
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Got doubts? Here’s how the FactCheckHub App helps you verify facts

THE FactCheckHub application is a one-stop platform for verifying claims, accessing fact-checking resources, reading articles, and staying updated with credible information.

If you come across any suspicious social media posts—including videos, images, or news—the app allows you to submit them to our team of experts for verification. You can also access tutorials, explainers, and podcasts on the application to strengthen your skills and help you identify misinformation more effectively.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate and use the application effectively:

READ MORE: Impact of ICIR‘s Countering Misinformation and Promoting Media Literacy project

Step 1: Download and register

  • Go to the Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS).
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The FactCheckHub App on the Apple app store
The FactCheckHub App on the Apple app store

Step 2: Explore the home page

Once you are logged in, you wll be taken to the Home Page, where you will find the main features of the FactCheckHub app, including:

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The home page showing the main features of the app such as fact-checks, tutorials, explainers, podcasts etc.
The home page showing the main features of the app such as fact-checks, tutorials, explainers, podcasts etc.

As you scroll down, you will also see additional content such as recent claims and articles published by the FactCheckHub team. These sections help you stay up to date with the latest verified information and discussions.

Step 3: Submit a claim for fact-checking

There are two ways to submit a claim:

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Tap the Create Claim button located in the bottom centre of the screen and follow the same steps above

Submitting a claim for verification
Submitting a claim for verification

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Image showing the Tutorials section
Tutorials section

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To listen to Fact-Finders audio podcasts or watch fact-check explainer videos:

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Step 6: Read fact-checked claims

  • The homepage shows a preview of recent verified claims.
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Step 7: Explore published articles

  • On the homepage, you will also find news and analysis articles published by the FactCheckHub team on the website.
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Image showing Recent Claims and Articles section
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Managing your profile
Managing your profile

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By following this guide, you can confidently navigate the FactCheckHub app and contribute to the fight against misinformation.

No, photo does not flyover collapse three weeks after commissioning in Nasarawa

Nurudeen Akewushola
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No, photo does not flyover collapse three weeks after commissioning in Nasarawa

A collage of images showing what appears to be a collapsed bridge has been circulating online, accompanied by the claim that a newly constructed flyover worth N10 billion in Lafia, Nasarawa State, collapsed barely three weeks after its commissioning.

A Facebook account, Ebalsblog posted the image with a caption :

“Lafia, Nasarawa State, has witnessed the collapse of a flyover a mere three weeks post-commissioning. According to reports, around N10 billion was spent on this project.”

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The post has generated over 1,500 likes and more than 900 comments as of July 24, 2025.

An X user, @SabinaNkiru posted the image with a caption: “Flyover collapse after 3 weeks of commissioning in Lafia, Nassarawa State. 10 Billion was allegedly spent on the project. Investigation to determine whether the collapse was caused by structural defects or overload by heavy duty vehicles is underway.” 

The image was also posted by multiple accounts on Facebook as can be seen here and here.

CLAIM

Photo shows a flyover collapse in Nasarawa.

screenshot of the viral post

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show the claim is MISLEADING.

Checks revealed that the claim emerged shortly after a verified incident involving the partial collapse of a flyover bridge in Keffi, Nasarawa State. 

On July 18, 2025, an overloaded truck struck a beam of the Keffi flyover, causing part of the structure to fail. The accident reportedly left two people dead and several others injured. In response, the Federal Government announced a 30-day emergency repair plan for the damaged section.

The FactCheckHub subjected the image to Google Reverse Image search and the result showed that the images were extracted from a video posted by a Facebook page, Eu amo games. The page which usually posts AI videos posted a clearer version of the video on July 15.

READ ALSO : Video of building collapse involving school children originates from DRC, not Nigeria

The page indicated that the video was “made with AI” in the caption.

The video where the images were extracted.

A visual analysis of the image revealed telltale signs of generative AI manipulation, including distorted structures, unnatural shadows, and missing or warped human features

Further checks showed no credible media report or government statement confirming this viral image. 

VERDICT 

The image being circulated does not show a collapsed flyover in Lafia, Nasarawa State, nor does it depict an incident that occurred three weeks after commissioning. Instead, the visuals were traced to a Facebook page known for posting AI-generated content, with the video clearly labeled as “made with AI.”

OAU disowns viral ‘indecent dressing’ circular

Mustapha Usman
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OAU disowns viral ‘indecent dressing’ circular

THE management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has distanced itself from the widely circulated memo on social media outlining a strict dress code for students.

The university spokesperson, Abiodun Olanrewaju, speaking with The ICIR on Friday, July 25, labelled the purported dress code as fake and not originating from the university.

The alleged circular had triggered significant backlash and outrage among students and online commentators.

The controversial memo, which quickly gained traction on various platforms, particularly X, was first disseminated by an account which bears the university name but the university has now distanced itself from the account.

READ : Misleading claim on women dressing attributed to Saudi PM resurfaces online

The memo detailed prohibitions on “indecent dressing,” including restrictions on ripped jeans, leggings, spaghetti tops, and certain hairstyles.

It threatened sanctions of a semester or rustication for non-compliance.

For instance, the memo threatened a semester ‘rustication’ for backless clothes, tattered jeans, sagging, heavy makeups, and crop\jump tops, among others.

It also suggested two semester ‘rustication’ for students on coloured hairstyles and hair braiding for male students among others.

This purported directive ignited a wave of criticisms, with many students and Nigerians expressing dismay over what they perceived as an infringement on their rights and a diversion from core academic concerns.

Speaking on the matter, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the university denied the claims, stating that, “OAU has not released anything to that effect.

“What you saw going viral, it’s not from us. Definitely, we are going to issue a dress code, but it’s still a work in progress. So, those who released that one probably are trying to be of the university.”

The PRO urged the public to disregard the circular, confirming that neither the registrar nor himself had any knowledge of its issuance.

“For the time being, I would like people to disregard it in its entirety — that particular circular. The registrar doesn’t know anything about it. I don’t know anything about it either,” he affirmed, adding “If such a directive were to come out, it would be duly signed by either myself or the university registrar.”

While dismissing the circular, the PRO did confirm the university’s intention to introduce an official dress code in the near future.

“But definitely, we are coming up with our own dress code, because we really don’t want our students to just dress anyhow — so that it does not undermine the moral sanctity of the university environment. But for now, that one is not from us.”

This report is republished from The ICIR.

Video from Ghana by-election wrongly shared as Edo shooting incident

Nurudeen Akewushola
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Video from Ghana by-election wrongly shared as Edo shooting incident

Facebook user, Agozi Commedy posted a video with a claim that a police officer shot a bus driver in Edo State, Nigeria over a ₦200 bribe. The video showed chaos involving police officers and some residents at a public gathering. 

The video, which had a watermark “Ghana Eye” and featured the colours of the Ghanaian flag, was captioned: “Tension in Edo State as police officer allegedly sh⚠️t bus driver over ₦200 bribe.”

As of the time of this report, the post had generated over 200 likes and more than 30 shares.

CLAIM

Video shows a chaotic scene where a police officer in Edo State, Nigeria, shot a bus driver over a ₦200 bribe.

msileading video of ghana by election misleading shared to portray shooting in Edo

THE FINDINGS

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is inaccurate and therfore MISLEADING.

The FactCheckHub subjected the keyframes in the video to Google Reverse Image search, and the results revealed that the video did not originate from Nigeria, but from Ghana, during a by-election held in Ablekuma North on July 11, 2025.

According to Ghanaian news outlet Joy News, the video showed the moment violence erupted at the Odorkor Methodist polling unit during the rerun election, when masked men stormed the venue to disrupt the process. 

Multiple reports confirm that the election was marred by assaults, including attacks on political figures like former minister Mavis Hawa Koomson, and an incident involving a journalist who was assaulted by a police officer.

The Ghana Police Service confirmed the incident and stated that the officer involved had been interdicted and was facing disciplinary action.

Furthermore, keyword searches across credible Nigerian media platforms yielded no reports of a police officer killing a bus driver in Edo State on or around the date in question.

VERDICT

The claim that a police officer shot a bus driver in Edo State over a ₦200 bribe is MISLEADING. The video attached to the claim was traced to a violent incident in Ghana during a by-election in Ablekuma North, not Nigeria. 

Video does NOT show Uganda deputy president struggling to speak

Nurudeen Akewushola
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Video does NOT show Uganda deputy president struggling to speak

X user Somto Okonkwoshared a video of an elderly man struggling to speak at a public event. In the 43-second clip, the man appears confused, frequently fumbling his words and stumbling over his speech, while the audience continues to applaud.

The user shared the video with a caption that reads:

“Look at Uganda Deputy President, The Worst Part Is The People Applauding Him.”

The post had garnered over 17,000 views and more than 150 reposts as of that date. It has sparked criticism online, with many users condemning aged African leaders for clinging to power despite poor health or mental capacity.

CLAIM

Video shows Uganda’s Deputy President struggling to speak during a public speech.

screenshot of the viral post

THE FINDINGS

Findings by FACTCHECKHUB show that the claim is MISLEADING.

The FactCheckHub subjected the keyframes in the video to Google Reverse Image search, and the result showed that the footage was posted by a TikTok account, Entebbe City TV, on July 18, 2025, with hashtags including #mosesali and #ugandanparliament.

Further checks confirmed that the man in the video is Moses Ali, a Ugandan politician and military officer born on April 5, 1939.

Moses Ali. Source : Wikidata
Moses Ali. Source : Wikidata

He is a former Minister of Finance under Idi Amin, the third president of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. He later led a rebel group—the Uganda National Rescue Front—before reconciling with President Museveni and joining the national army, eventually rising to the rank of General.

He has served in various high-level government roles, including First and now Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament.

The 86-year-old politician is currently facing mounting public pressure to exit elective politics due to her age. Though he insists that he still has the energy and vision to deliver for his people.

Contrary to the claim, Uganda does not have a Deputy President. According to Uganda’s political structure, the position closest to that is the Vice President, currently held by, a woman, Jessica Alupo since June 2021.

Ugandan vice president, Jessica Alupo. Source Ugandan Government

She previously served in the cabinet of Uganda as Minister of Education between 2011 and 2016. She is also an elected member of parliament as Katakwi District’s women’s representative.

VERDICT

The claim that the video shows Uganda’s Deputy President struggling to speak during a speech is MISLEADING. Uganda has no such office. The man in the video is Moses Ali, the Second Deputy Prime Minister. The current Vice President of Uganda is Jessica Alupo.

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