Doctored 2006 front page falsely portrayed as genuine article about Nigerian politician's 'madness'

As political activity intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s January 2027 election, misinformation is circulating online, including a purported 2006 newspaper front page with claims that presidential candidate Peter Obi testified in church about being “cured of madness”. However, the claim is false. AFP Fact Check found that the page was digitally altered, with Obi’s details inserted into an original that featured a former minister.