Claim: An X user @Ojay147 posted a picture of a man with a head injury with #Anambradecides2025 Verdict: Misleading. Full Text: An X user @Ojay147 on the 8th November, 2025, posted a picture of a man with a head injury, attributing it to the ongoing election. The post, which has a caption, “#Anambradecides2025” The timing
Claim: An X user @Ojay147 posted a picture of a man with a head injury with #Anambradecides2025
Verdict: Misleading.
Full Text:
An X user @Ojay147 on the 8th November, 2025, posted a picture of a man with a head injury, attributing it to the ongoing election.
The post, which has a caption, “#Anambradecides2025”
The timing of the publication, during electioneering, suggests a breakout of violence, which could trigger a negative reaction from citizens and heighten tension. The introduction of violence can stir up controversy and lead to mistrust in the process. The claim has garnered a series of immediate reactions. Hence, NDRFactcheck investigated the veracity of the claim.
Verification
Using the Google reverse image search shows that the picture was first posted by IgbereTv in 2018, where a supporter of APGA chieftain was attacked and injured following a crisis within the party. here, and here.
Conclusion
NDRFactCheck confirms that this is an old picture used to depict a current situation in Anambra on election day and therefore, misleading.
