The Digest: Niger Delta activist Asari Dokubo has clarified that the man seen in a viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu over economic hardship is his brother, not him. In a video response, Dokubo identified the man as Theophilus, his brother from Bayelsa State, while he himself is from Rivers State. He noted that the two share an uncanny resemblance, leading to mistaken identity. Dokubo reaffirmed his support for Tinubu, stating that the president remains his friend and should be allowed to complete his second term.
Key Points:
- The viral video featured a man with a striking resemblance to Dokubo calling on Tinubu to step down over rising petrol prices and pervasive hunger.
- Dokubo clarified that he is from Rivers State, while his brother, Theophilus, is from Bayelsa State.
- He urged Nigerians to stop mistaking him for his brother.
- Despite the confusion, Dokubo reiterated his loyalty to Tinubu, insisting the president should complete his second term.
- The clarification comes as social media users had widely concluded the man in the video was Dokubo.
As Dokubo distances himself from the viral criticism of Tinubu, the incident highlights the challenges of mistaken identity in the age of social media, while reaffirming his continued alliance with the president.
Sources: The Cable, Social media
