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NDC Calls for Removal of Content Creators Masquerading as Activists Ahead of 2027 Elections
WHY IT MATTERS
Addressing the presence of false activist personas is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the NDC’s campaign strategy and ensuring voters receive accurate information during the 2027 electoral cycle.
What happened
NDC spokesperson Theo Agada has urged the party’s leadership to take action against ‘opportunistic content creators masquerading as activists’ as the party prepares for the 2027 elections. Agada’s statement highlights concerns that individuals using social‑media platforms to present themselves as grassroots activists may influence voter perceptions and undermine the party’s messaging.
The spokesperson’s appeal comes amid growing scrutiny of online influence operations in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The NDC leadership has yet to announce a formal response or policy change regarding the issue.
PRIMARY SOURCES
NDC should remove content creators posing as activists — Spokesperson
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