Dangote Industries Limited has dismissed a viral social media post claiming that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Aliko Dangote, endorsed former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi, describing the widely circulated statement as false and deliberately misleading.
The company issued the clarification after a post shared on social media gained significant traction by attributing comments to Africa’s richest businessman. The fabricated quote claimed that Dangote had praised Peter Obi’s leadership qualities and suggested he could transform Nigeria through improvements in education, healthcare and prudent governance. Before it was debunked, the post had attracted hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of interactions across social media platforms.
In its official response, Dangote Industries stamped the viral statement with a bold “Fake News” label and urged Nigerians to disregard the claim entirely. The company stressed that Aliko Dangote never made the remarks being circulated and warned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of misleading citizens and distorting public discourse...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
The conglomerate noted that its swift intervention was necessary to protect the integrity and reputation of its chairman, whose name has repeatedly been used to lend credibility to false narratives online. It also reminded Nigerians to verify politically sensitive information through credible and official sources before sharing it, especially as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election continue to gather momentum.
The incident has once again highlighted the growing challenge of misinformation on social media, where fabricated quotes and manipulated content involving prominent public figures can spread rapidly. Observers say the latest development serves as a reminder of the importance of fact checking and responsible use of digital platforms to prevent false information from influencing public opinion.
