Senate President Godswill Akpabio has claimed that individuals targeting President Bola Tinubu on social media are being paid to do so, according to a report by Punch Nigeria.
Akpabio said the payments were part of a coordinated effort to influence public perception of Tinubu, the president of Nigeria, through online attacks. The senator did not disclose the identities of the payees or the amount of money involved.
Social media has become a key battleground in Nigerian politics, with politicians and their supporters using platforms to shape narratives. The allegations raise questions about the integrity of online discourse and the potential for paid influence campaigns.
There is no indication from the report that Tinubu or his campaign has responded to the claims. The matter remains under investigation, and no further details have been released by either side.
Observers note that similar accusations have surfaced in other political contexts, underscoring the growing concern over the role of paid actors in digital political campaigns worldwide.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>