A TikTok user @onyiinosno posted a video showing the United State president-elect, Donald Trump giving an order to the Nigerian government to release Nnamdi Kanu, a prominent Biafra agitator and threatening to take further action, if the agitator is still held in captivity.
In the video, Trump was saying, “Today, I am calling on the Nigerian government to immediately release Mister Namdi Kanu, who has been detained under circumstances that raise questions of fairness, human rights, and basic justice. Nnamdi Kanu’s detention has gone on far too long, and it’s time for the Nigerian government to respect the principles of freedom and the rule of law. I have watched the situation closely, and I have seen how it has stirred deep pain, anger, and frustration among many Nigerians who feel that their rights and voices are being suppressed”.
Now, let me be very clear. If Mr. Kanu is not released by November 31st, 2024, my administration will begin the process of withdrawing medical, financial, and humanitarian aid that we provide to Nigeria. The United States stands for justice and democracy, and we expect our allies to uphold these same values. In addition, if Nigeria does not take this step, I will meet with other world leaders to discuss further actions, including sanctions against Nigeria. The world must not stand idle while the rights of individuals are trampled. This is not a message of hostility. It’s a message of hope, fairness, and accountability. We want to see Nigeria flourish as a nation. And I believe that respecting justice and human rights is key to a prosperous future for all Nigerians. Thank you, and God bless America.”
The one minute 26 seconds video has had over 7,000 views, 100 likes, 83 reposts and shares, 15 comments and 9 bookmarks as of the time this report was published.
Comments under the video indicated that some viewers think that it may have been AI generated. A TikTok user,@ozivictor: “This is AI generated”. Another user, @fredrick7100 commented with “good evening sir “. @user3410431988674 also commented, “IBO AND FAKE NEWS ARR 5 & 6. WHOEVER BELIEVE THIS, NEED TO HAVE HIS BRAINS CHECKED”.
The clip also appeared on a Facebook page named Biafra Iconic Warrior, on the Instagram page, Anishedy, and on a YouTube channel, Being Together TV.
VERIFICATION
The clip was subjected to DeeppwareAI but the results show that the video is not manipulated.
However, a closer look at the video revealed that the audio is not in sync with the rolling visuals. Also, NV-A extracted screenshots of the clip and subjected it to Google Reverse Image search, one of the result displayed was from X, where @ChinasaNworu, a Biafra activist debunked the circulating video, saying, it has been doctored.
His caption reads, “Biafrans and all the lovers of freedom, there is a fake video going viral that #USA elect president Donald Trump has ordered #Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu , please disregard such video it’s an AI cloned voice of #Trump . It’s not real , it’s pure fake video.
Further keyword search of ‘Trump Nnamdi Kanu Biafra’ revealed no related credible news on Trump ordering release of Kanu.
CONCLUSION
The claim that Trump ordered the Nigerian Government to release Kanu is FALSE. NV-A’s findings show that there is no verifiable news to confirm that the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump has made any statement on the continued detention of separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The clip in circulation has been doctored.
