The Digest:
A TikTok influencer, Ghali Isma'il, has been remanded in Keffi Correctional Centre after publishing false claims about President Bola Tinubu’s health, alleging he was poisoned. The arrest follows a viral video that sparked public concern.
Key Points:
- Ghali Isma'il posted a video claiming President Tinubu was critically ill due to poisoning.
- The video, uploaded to his verified TikTok handle (@bola_asiwaju), caused public alarm.
- The charges include “Publication of False News” and “Inciting Disaffection to the Government.”
- The TikTok video falsely claimed official sources confirmed the incident.
- Isma'il’s bail application was denied, and the case is adjourned to August 19.
- The case follows a broader trend of online misinformation and its legal consequences.
- The court ordered Isma'il's remand in Keffi Correctional Centre pending investigation.
Ghali Isma'il’s arrest underscores the growing legal repercussions for disseminating false information, particularly when it involves public figures like President Tinubu. His case underscores the importance of accountability in the digital space.
Sources: Channels Television, Vanguard News, Daily Post
