{"id":27641,"date":"2026-02-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dubawa.org\/dir\/?p=27641"},"modified":"2026-02-11T10:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T09:54:13","slug":"oshiomole-lied-viral-video-not-ai-generated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dubawa.org\/dir\/oshiomole-lied-viral-video-not-ai-generated\/","title":{"rendered":"Oshiomole lied, viral video not AI-generated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Claim: <\/strong>Adams Oshiomole, the senator representing Edo North district, has attributed the controversial video showing him massaging a South-African woman\u2019s feet to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Oshiomole lied. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Verdict: FALSE. <\/strong>Available verification tools indicate that the video has not been altered or generated using AI. Additionally, experts found no traces of AI-generated visuals in the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Text<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adams Oshiomole recently came under fire for saying food prices are becoming<\/a> too cheap during an interview on Channels TV on Jan. 21, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amidst the reactions over his statement, a video surfaced<\/a> on TikTok showing the former national chairperson of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) caressing a woman\u2019s feet in a private jet. The video was traced to the TikTok account of Leshaan Da Gama<\/a> (archived here<\/a>), a South African influencer and adult content creator. When DUBAWA found the claim, Da Gama had already deleted the video from her page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, Oshiomole dismissed the video, claiming it was generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a press statement<\/a> posted on the Facebook page of Oseni Momodu, the senator\u2019s media aide, he said the video was intended to malign the 73-year-old lawmaker\u2019s reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement garnered three reactions, 11 comments, and 18 reshares within 12 hours. When DUBAWA reviewed the 18 reshares, we found that Momodu personally reshared the statement on different Facebook pages with varying audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reactions gathered by DUBAWA revealed contradicting opinions between supporters and opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julius Iyalomhe said, \u201cVery fake. I warned those people to beware of Anenekumaza. We move.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suleiman Ikhaghu said, \u201cIt’s a fake AI video…it’s a handiwork of opposition elements in Nigerian politics\u2026 No mind them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wosilat Bello, expressing her differing views on the video\u2019s authenticity, used a slang term that meant the lawmaker is defending a lie. She said, \u201cUna go explain tyre,\u201d which implied that the office will get tired of explanations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adegboyega Aboyeji described the press statement as \u201cnonsensical.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contradictory statement and the video’s virality prompted DUBAWA to fact-check it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI and the liar\u2019s dividend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent surge of hyper-realistic AI-generated videos is challenging the distinction between authentic and synthetic visuals in Nigeria. The technological leap caught many Nigerians unaware, given the country’s low digital literacy<\/a> levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For much of the population, the adage \u201cseeing is believing\u201d still carries weight, particularly in rural and semi-urban communities, despite several fact-checking organisations\u2019 sensitisation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, bad actors weaponise this vulnerability on social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, corrupt individuals have become accustomed to dismissing genuine footage of misconduct as \u201cAI-generated.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The challenge of accessing forensic tools capable of detecting deepfakes has made addressing the issue tedious for many newsrooms. This has left fact-checkers working twice as hard to prove that a lie is false and the truth is real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a population loses the ability to distinguish between truth and fiction, it ends up believing nothing, which is a dangerous state for democracy and national stability. This raises the need to clarify whether the senator\u2019s claim that the video is AI-generated is valid or a liar\u2019s dividend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysis of Oshiomole\u2019s video<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When DUBAWA conducted a manual analysis of the viral video, we found no clues suggesting it was generated by artificial intelligence. Several physical markers confirm its authenticity, including consistent lighting across moving objects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike AI-generated content, which often contains hallucinations or blurred textures in complex areas such as fingers and reflections, this footage maintains structural integrity in every frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DUBAWA conducted a forensic analysis of available video fragments using relevant tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The results from the Attestiv Deepfake Video showed that the viral video contained no trace of AI. Face replacement indicators were scarcely detected in the video, and there was minimal inauthentic visual generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Result of Oshiomole\u2019s video analysis. Source: Attestiv Video<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We compared the result of Oshiomole’s video with a previous fact-check<\/a> of a video allegedly showing Ahmad Gumi urging the Federal Government to negotiate with bandits. DUBAWA\u2019s analysis of Gumi\u2019s video showed a high level of face replacement and inauthentic visual generation, traits lacking in the analysis of Oshiomole\u2019s video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Result of a previous fact-check. Source: Attestiv Video<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DUBAWA attempted to use other reliable detection tools, including Deepware’s scanner<\/a> and Tencent\u2019s AI detection assistant<\/a>. When this report was filed, only Tencent could analyse the video, and it issued an inconclusive assessment of its authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Result of the video\u2019s scanning on Tencent.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We sent a message to Da Gama on Feb. 5, 2026, via her TikTok page to confirm the video’s authenticity, but we have not yet received a response. However, credible media platforms reported<\/a> that she debunked Oshiomole\u2019s claim on her Instagram Story. The tongue-in-cheek caption on the story was \u201cVideo wasn\u2019t AI but okay, believe your senator.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Screenshot of Da Gama\u2019s Instagram story. Source: Premium Times<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We also shared the video with in-house multimedia experts, who suggested it was likely recorded with a button camera or spyglasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is insufficient evidence to prove that the video is generated with artificial intelligence, as claimed by the senator\u2019s media team. Forensic and manual analysis indicate that the video is likely real and was captured using a button cam or spyglasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Claim: Adams Oshiomole, the senator representing Edo North district, has attributed the controversial video showing him massaging a South-African woman\u2019s feet to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Oshiomole lied. Verdict: FALSE. Available verification tools indicate that the video has not been altered or generated using AI. Additionally, experts found no traces of AI-generated visuals in the video. Full Text Adams Oshiomole recently came under fire for saying food prices are becoming too cheap during an interview on Channels TV on Jan. 21, 2026. Amidst the reactions over his statement, a video surfaced on TikTok showing the former national chairperson of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) caressing a woman\u2019s feet in a private jet. The video was traced to the TikTok account of Leshaan Da Gama (archived here), a South African influencer and adult content creator. When DUBAWA found the claim, Da Gama had already deleted the video from her page. In response, Oshiomole dismissed the video, claiming it was generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a press statement posted on the Facebook page of Oseni Momodu, the senator\u2019s media aide, he said the video was intended to malign the 73-year-old lawmaker\u2019s reputation.  The statement garnered three reactions, 11 comments, and 18 reshares within 12 hours. When DUBAWA reviewed the 18 reshares, we found that Momodu personally reshared the statement on different Facebook pages with varying audiences. Reactions gathered by DUBAWA revealed contradicting opinions between supporters and opponents. Julius Iyalomhe said, \u201cVery fake. I warned those people to beware of Anenekumaza. We move.\u201d Suleiman Ikhaghu said, \u201cIt’s a fake AI video…it’s a handiwork of opposition elements in Nigerian politics\u2026 No mind them.\u201d Wosilat Bello, expressing her differing views on the video\u2019s authenticity, used a slang term that meant the lawmaker is defending a lie. She said, \u201cUna go explain tyre,\u201d which implied that the office will get tired of explanations. Adegboyega Aboyeji described the press statement as \u201cnonsensical.\u201d The contradictory statement and the video’s virality prompted DUBAWA to fact-check it. AI and the liar\u2019s dividend The recent surge of hyper-realistic AI-generated videos is challenging the distinction between authentic and synthetic visuals in Nigeria. The technological leap caught many Nigerians unaware, given the country’s low digital literacy levels.  For much of the population, the adage \u201cseeing is believing\u201d still carries weight, particularly in rural and semi-urban communities, despite several fact-checking organisations\u2019 sensitisation efforts. As a result, bad actors weaponise this vulnerability on social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. In addition, corrupt individuals have become accustomed to dismissing genuine footage of misconduct as \u201cAI-generated.\u201d  The challenge of accessing forensic tools capable of detecting deepfakes has made addressing the issue tedious for many newsrooms. This has left fact-checkers working twice as hard to prove that a lie is false and the truth is real. When a population loses the ability to distinguish between truth and fiction, it ends up believing nothing, which is a dangerous state for democracy and national stability. This raises the need to clarify whether the senator\u2019s claim that the video is AI-generated is valid or a liar\u2019s dividend. Analysis of Oshiomole\u2019s video When DUBAWA conducted a manual analysis of the viral video, we found no clues suggesting it was generated by artificial intelligence. Several physical markers confirm its authenticity, including consistent lighting across moving objects.  Unlike AI-generated content, which often contains hallucinations or blurred textures in complex areas such as fingers and reflections, this footage maintains structural integrity in every frame. DUBAWA conducted a forensic analysis of available video fragments using relevant tools. The results from the Attestiv Deepfake Video showed that the viral video contained no trace of AI. Face replacement indicators were scarcely detected in the video, and there was minimal inauthentic visual generation. We compared the result of Oshiomole’s video with a previous fact-check of a video allegedly showing Ahmad Gumi urging the Federal Government to negotiate with bandits. DUBAWA\u2019s analysis of Gumi\u2019s video showed a high level of face replacement and inauthentic visual generation, traits lacking in the analysis of Oshiomole\u2019s video. DUBAWA attempted to use other reliable detection tools, including Deepware’s scanner and Tencent\u2019s AI detection assistant. When this report was filed, only Tencent could analyse the video, and it issued an inconclusive assessment of its authenticity. We sent a message to Da Gama on Feb. 5, 2026, via her TikTok page to confirm the video’s authenticity, but we have not yet received a response. However, credible media platforms reported that she debunked Oshiomole\u2019s claim on her Instagram Story. The tongue-in-cheek caption on the story was \u201cVideo wasn\u2019t AI but okay, believe your senator.\u201d We also shared the video with in-house multimedia experts, who suggested it was likely recorded with a button camera or spyglasses. Conclusion There is insufficient evidence to prove that the video is generated with artificial intelligence, as claimed by the senator\u2019s media team. 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