Àlàyé rèé nípa fọ́tò tó ṣàfihàn Ààrẹ Tinubu tó kúnlẹ̀ níta gbangba, tí pásítọ̀ gbọ́wọ́ lé e lórí

A photograph circulating online shows President Bola Tinubu kneeling before a pastor, with the pastor's hand on his head. The image was released alongside a video explaining the context of the event. The video claims the President attended an outdoor revival service in Lagos, leaving Aso Rock for the occasion. During the service, the President reportedly expressed humility, stating he needed divine intervention due to Nigerians' lack of faith and the country's current struggles. He allegedly asked the pastor to pray for change, believing the pastor could help overcome Nigeria's challenges.

The Presidency has responded to the image and video, with its digital communications unit issuing a statement. The statement asserts that the visuals are fabricated and part of a smear campaign using religious sentiments for political purposes. It specifically refutes the authenticity of the video and a related AI-generated voice clip, labeling them as deceptive tools intended to incite anger, particularly among Muslims. The Presidency emphasized that President Tinubu, a Muslim married to a Christian, upholds religious harmony and national unity.

The circulation of manipulated images and videos, especially those involving religious figures and political leaders, can fuel misinformation and religious tensions, impacting public perception and national stability.