Outrage as Tinubu’s X Account Deletes Post After Being Busted Sharing Fake Infrastructure Statistics

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is facing backlash after an official post from his X (formerly Twitter) account was swiftly deleted following allegations that it contained fabricated statistics about ongoing infrastructural projects across the country

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The now-deleted post, which was shared early Monday morning, claimed a series of ambitious achievements under the “Renewed Hope” agenda — including the commissioning of over 850 road projects, 120 bridges, and nationwide power infrastructure upgrades — within a time frame that many Nigerians immediately flagged as unrealistic.

Within minutes, eagle-eyed Nigerians began fact-checking the figures, pointing out inconsistencies, lack of verified sources, and absence of any supporting media coverage. Many accused the government of attempting to "gaslight the nation" with exaggerated or completely false claims.

“We live in this country. You can’t tell us over 100 bridges have been commissioned when we barely drive on one without potholes,” wrote one user in a now-viral response.

Hashtags such as #FactCheckTinubu, #RenewedHopeOrRenewedLies, and #DeletedTweet began trending nationwide.

Following the uproar, the post was quietly deleted from President Tinubu’s official X account, without any correction, clarification, or apology from the presidency or his media team.

The silence has only fueled further suspicion, with many demanding transparency and accountability for what they described as deliberate misinformation.

Members of the opposition were quick to seize on the blunder. A spokesperson for the Labour Party stated:

“This is exactly why Nigerians must remain vigilant. The same people who can’t provide light, fuel, or food now want to rewrite reality online. We will not accept lies as leadership.”

Civil society organizations, including Enough is Enough (EiE) and BudgIT, also criticized the incident, urging Nigerians to continue fact-checking government claims.

“This should serve as a reminder that digital propaganda cannot replace actual performance. Citizens must demand data transparency,” said a BudgIT analyst.

This is not the first time the Tinubu administration has been accused of public relations overreach. But critics warn that incidents like this erode public trust, especially at a time when Nigerians are grappling with inflation, fuel scarcity, and security concerns.

“When the government starts faking numbers, it means they know the reality isn’t worth celebrating,” a political analyst told reporters.

As of press time, no official explanation has been given for the false statistics or the deleted post. With elections approaching in 2027 and increasing scrutiny on governance, observers believe incidents like this could become a major credibility test for the Tinubu administration.