ABUJA — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as fake an artificial intelligence-generated video circulating on social media and purportedly showing the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, making statements suggesting support for a political party.
The Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the video did not originate from the Chief of Defence Staff and that the statements attributed to him were false.
Uba urged members of the public to completely disregard the video, describing it as a deliberate attempt to mislead Nigerians and misrepresent the position of the CDS.
According to the Defence Headquarters, the video was created using artificial intelligence manipulation and was apparently designed to deceive the public, damage the reputation of General Oluyede and create the impression that the military leadership is taking a partisan political position.
The Defence Information Director warned the public to be cautious about manipulated digital content, particularly as artificial intelligence technology makes it increasingly difficult to distinguish fabricated videos from genuine recordings.
Armed Forces Reaffirms Non-Partisan Position
The DHQ reaffirmed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains a professional, apolitical and non-partisan institution committed to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the defence of the country’s territorial integrity.
Uba stressed that the military would continue to carry out its constitutional responsibilities without partisan political affiliation.
The clarification comes amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with political parties and candidates intensifying their campaigns and public engagements.
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The Defence Headquarters therefore urged Nigerians to verify the authenticity of videos and statements attributed to senior military officers before sharing them on social media.
The military authorities also cautioned against attempts to use manipulated digital content to drag the Armed Forces into partisan political controversies or undermine public confidence in the institution.
