Fact Check: Viral Claims of President Tinubu’s House Set on Fire in Côte d’Ivoire.
A viral video circulating on social media platform X has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s house in Côte d’Ivoire has been set on fire by Ivorian youths. In the video, onlookers can be heard shouting that Tinubu’s house has been ablaze.
However, a thorough fact check conducted by Ejes Gist News reveals that this claim is false. President Bola Tinubu does not own a house in Côte d’Ivoire. The video appears to be a fabrication, aiming to incite unrest amid ongoing protests in Nigeria.
Here is the video showing President Tinubu’s house being set on fire in Côte d’Ivoire.
BREAKING: Ivorian youths set Tinubu's house in Côte d' Ivoire on fire😮 #EndBadGovernace #EndBadGovernaceInNigeria #EndBadGovernaceInNigerianow pic.twitter.com/0fEeYwL2Eq
— Bishop 𝕏 (@BishopPOEvang) August 3, 2024
It’s important to recall the context in which these protests are occurring. Since Bola Tinubu assumed power as President of Nigeria, many citizens have taken to the streets to protest against what they perceive as bad governance. Under his administration, the economic situation has worsened significantly.
Inflation has soared, making basic necessities unaffordable for many Nigerians. The price of fuel has skyrocketed from N200 to N900 within a year, attributed to policies seen as detrimental and allegations of reckless spending on the part of the President, the Vice President, and their associates.
Despite these challenges, the claim that President Tinubu’s house in Côte d’Ivoire has been set on fire is unequivocally false. Misinformation during such critical times can exacerbate tensions and should be addressed with accurate reporting and verified facts.
