Fake news by el rufai's aide

You're referring to the controversy surrounding a tweet by Jibrin Okandjei, a Special Adviser to the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai.

On February 24, 2021, Okandjei tweeted that the Nigerian government had discovered a plot by the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to rig the upcoming Anambra State governorship election. He claimed that the government had uncovered a document showing that the PDP had planned to use fake news and propaganda to discredit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate.

However, many fact-checking organizations and media outlets quickly debunked the claim, saying that there was no evidence to support the allegations. The PDP also denied the claims, calling them "baseless" and "false".

The controversy sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people accusing Okandjei of spreading fake news and propaganda. The incident also raised concerns about the spread of misinformation and disinformation in Nigeria.

It's worth noting that Okandjei later deleted the tweet, but not before it had caused a significant stir online. The incident highlights the importance of fact-checking and verifying information before sharing it, especially in the age of social media.