Former Delta State Commissioner and current Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy to the Senate President, Kenny Okolugbo, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding a thorough investigation into an alleged cyberattack and defamation campaign aimed at destroying his public reputation.
In the petition, Okolugbo claimed that his verified 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account was hacked and used to publish false statements, which were subsequently amplified and distorted by popular social media influencers, Tunde Ednut, Rufai Oseni, and Adeola Fayehun.
Okolugbo alleged that the fabricated post was not only published without his consent but was also “simultaneously circulated and embellished by these influencers using identical language and coordinated timing, pointing to a syndicated disinformation campaign.”
He added that the distorted post falsely accused him of phone cloning, voice manipulation, and secret meetings in London, allegations he described as “not only untrue but impossible based on verified evidence.”
“These allegations are not only untrue but impossible. They were manufactured and spread deliberately to deceive the public,” the former commissioner wrote in the petition.
He further suggested that the smear campaign was orchestrated to support the claims of Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, noting that the false narratives did not even appear in the hacked post, which, according to him, proves “deliberate malice and coordinated misinformation.”
Okolugbo urged the Nigeria Police Force to swing into action, listing a series of requests to ensure justice is served.
His demands include a full-scale investigation into the alleged hacking and impersonation of his verified 𝕏 account, prosecution of the individuals behind the alleged forgery and defamation, preservation of all relevant digital evidence from social media platforms and third-party providers for forensic analysis.
He cited provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, under which the alleged offences fall.
“This is a matter of public interest and personal concern. I urge the Police to act swiftly and decisively,” Okolugbo appealed.
To back up his claims, the former commissioner attached his 2025 travel records, confirming he had not left Nigeria during the period the alleged meetings in London were said to have occurred.
“The last time I was in London was November 5, 2024. I have not stepped out of Nigeria this year,” he wrote.
He also submitted screenshots of the defamatory posts and their timelines to provide additional context for the investigation.
As of press time, the Nigeria Police Force had not issued an official response to the petition.
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