Kenny Okolugbo, former Delta State Commissioner and Special Adviser on Communications/Strategy to the President of the Senate, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over what he describes as a coordinated cyberattack and defamation campaign against him.
In his petition, Okolugbo alleged that his verified social media account on X was hacked and used to publish damaging statements falsely attributed to him. According to him, the fabricated content was subsequently amplified by three popular social media influencers: Tunde Ednut, Rufai Oseni, and Adeola Fayehun.
Coordinated Disinformation Campaign
Okolugbo claimed the influencers embellished the hacked post with additional falsehoods, including allegations of phone cloning, voice manipulation, and fictitious meetings in London.
"These allegations are not only untrue but impossible based on verified evidence," he stated in his petition. "Most disturbing is that the fabricated post was simultaneously circulated and embellished by these influencers using identical language and coordinated timing, pointing to a syndicated disinformation campaign."
The Senate President's aide further alleged that the campaign was orchestrated to lend undue credibility to allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, suggesting deliberate malice aimed at tarnishing his public image.
Requests for Investigation
In his petition to the Nigeria Police Force, Okolugbo requested:
A full-scale investigation into the hacking and impersonation of his verified social media account, citing violations under the Cybercrimes Act of 2015
Identification and prosecution of individuals responsible for the forgery, defamation, and spread of malicious content
Preservation of all relevant digital evidence from social media platforms and third-party service providers for forensic analysis
To support his claims, Okolugbo disclosed that he had enclosed his travel documents showing he has not visited London or anywhere outside Nigeria in 2025. According to him, his last visit to London was on November 5, 2024, and he had no meetings there as alleged.
As of the time of this report, the Nigeria Police Force has yet to issue a formal response to the petition.
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