Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Bola Tinubu, has come under criticism after sharing an old video of Bayelsa women marching in support of Tinubu during the 2022 presidential campaign.

Onanuga posted the footage on X with the caption, “Bayelsa women on the march for President Tinubu,” presenting the gathering as evidence of support for the Tinubu-led government ahead of the 2027 general election.

However, the video has drawn criticism from Nigerians who identified it as footage from Tinubu’s 2022 presidential campaign, raising questions about why an old campaign event was being presented as a current show of support.

One of those who criticised the presidential aide was an X user identified as Chief Ikukuoma, who questioned his failure to recognise the age of the footage despite his experience and position in government.

Even with your age and experience, you don’t know this video is from 2022, what a shame !!!!

— Chief Ikukuoma (@IkukuomaC) October 31, 2026
“Even with your age and experience, you don’t know this video is from 2022, what a shame!!!!” Ikukuoma wrote in a response to Onanuga’s post.

The critic also accused the Tinubu administration of losing public support and using old campaign materials to create an impression of growing popularity among Nigerians.

“Your government have grown unpopular and you are scrambling for straws,” he added, suggesting that the administration was struggling to demonstrate genuine public support ahead of the next general election.

The video reportedly shows women dressed in traditional outfits and yellow headwraps marching along a road while carrying banners bearing the inscription, “Bayelsa Progressive Front.” The footage has since generated reactions, with questions raised about its original date and the context in which it was recorded.

The controversy comes as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general election, with supporters of different political parties using social media to promote candidates and challenge claims of public support.

The incident has renewed questions about the accuracy of political content shared by public officials, particularly when old campaign footage is circulated in a way that could give the impression of a recent political mobilisation.