“He Should Have Deleted the Post” — Rufai Oseni Criticises Bayo Onanuga Over Viral VDM Audio Controversy
Media personality Rufai Oseni has faulted presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga over the controversial viral audio allegedly linked to social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), stating that the post should have been deleted once allegations emerged that the recording was fake.
Speaking on the growing controversy, Rufai argued that public officials have a responsibility to verify information before sharing it, especially on sensitive matters capable of fueling public outrage and ethnic tension.
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The controversy erupted after an audio recording circulating online was allegedly linked to VeryDarkMan, sparking widespread reactions across social media platforms.
However, questions later emerged regarding the authenticity of the recording, with several users claiming the audio may have been manipulated or falsely attributed.
Reacting to the development, Rufai maintained that leaving the post online despite doubts surrounding its credibility could further escalate misinformation and deepen political and ethnic divisions among Nigerians.
The incident has since generated intense debate online, with many Nigerians expressing concerns over the spread of unverified information, the role of government officials on social media, and the growing influence of digital misinformation in the country’s political space.
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