In late February 2026, a viral Facebook post claimed that Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, released a shocking video accusing President Bola Tinubu of engaging in cannibalistic acts for political gain. The post alleges that El-Rufai stated he would not 'go down quietly' and that he possesses secrets about Tinubu that would expose him. However, investigations reveal that these claims are likely false, intended to mislead users and drive traffic to certain websites and Facebook pages.

El-Rufai, who served as the governor of Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023 and is associated with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has a contentious political history that often involves fierce rivalry and public statements against his opponents. The recent claim seems to exploit this rivalry, amplifying El-Rufai's character as a controversial figure while distorting facts for sensationalist purposes. The aforementioned claims lack credible sources and seem to originate from dubious social media accounts.

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of misinformation in social media, particularly in the context of Nigerian politics, where sensational stories can easily spread and influence public perception. As political tensions escalate, discerning truth from fabrication is crucial for citizens to engage meaningfully in democracy, especially when political figures resort to such extreme narratives to undermine opponents.