Here is a fact check on a photo of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari working at the Statehouse last night.
As soon as the report of Abba Kyari broke out as COVID-19 positive, there have been many posts and audio records flying in social media about Buhari absent in the statehouse.
Yesterday, a photo of President Buhari in his office was shared by the Presidency via Twitter calling out the posts and audio flying on social media “Fake News”.
Where is Buhari now? is Buhari in Nigeria now?
Claim: Buhari & Abba Kyari Secretly Flown Out Of The Country According to an audio released by Jack Ude, former director of strategy & communication under Former President Goodluck Jonathan, a narration of how Buhari & Kyari was flown out secretly as regards their health conditions.
Responding to the claim, Nigeria presidency share a photo of Buhari said:
“The concocted audio message about President @MBuhari’s whereabouts should be totally disregarded. It is Fake News in its entirety. The President tonight at the State House, at work.”
Rating: Mixture
What is true: The Buhari’s photo released by the Presidency was originated from December 27th 2019.
What is false: Probably, Buhari is not in Nigeria. It was reported yesterday that Aso-rock building in lockdown and fumigated.