A video of President Bola Tinubu addressing Nigerians that went viral on Wednesday has been confirmed as outdated. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, clarified the matter on his X account, stating that the trending clip is from a broadcast made last year.

“The video of President Tinubu circulating today is not recent. It’s from last year’s broadcast. The President has not made any public statements since his address on Sunday,” Onanuga wrote.

This clarification comes amid widespread speculation and discussions prompted by the video. The presidency urges the public to verify information before sharing it to avoid the spread of misinformation.

As social media continues to influence public perception, this incident underscores the importance of distinguishing between current and past events in the digital age.