Former First Lady of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi, has disassociated herself from a viral video in which she was purportedly heard describing the All Progressives Congress strategy for the 2027 governorship election in the state as a “war.”
Ajimobi, the widow of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, was allegedly seen in the video claiming that the APC would deploy money and federal influence to defeat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State.
However, in a statement issued on Saturday, the former First Lady dismissed the video as false, describing it as an artificial intelligence-generated fabrication.
She explained that a forensic examination of the footage would reveal that it is “a synthetic fabrication created using generative AI.”
“The footage is a ‘deepfake,’ where artificial intelligence has been used to manipulate the lip movements and voice to deliver a script that Dr. Ajimobi never spoke,” she said.
Ajimobi further stated that the viral clip represents a clear case of “synthetic deception,” which experts have cautioned could be deployed to influence the 2027 political cycle.
“The use of AI to impersonate public figures and manufacture controversial statements is a dangerous precedent that undermines the integrity of democratic discourse,” she said, while urging the public, media organisations and security agencies to regard the video as a malicious hoax.
“In an era where digital manipulation is becoming increasingly sophisticated, it is vital to verify the source and authenticity of such inflammatory content before distribution,” she added.
While reaffirming her commitment to truth and the democratic process, Ajimobi also noted that she “reserve all legal rights to seek redress against the creators and intentional distributors of this fraudulent media.”
Below is the full statement issued by the former First Lady:
It has come to the attention of the public that a highly deceptive video is currently circulating on social media, falsely depicting Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi making remarks regarding the 2027 gubernatorial elections.
Technical Evidence of Fabrication
Digital forensic review has confirmed that this video is a synthetic fabrication created using generative AI.
The footage is a “deepfake,” where artificial intelligence has been used to manipulate the lip movements and voice to deliver a script that Dr. Ajimobi never spoke.
Weaponization of AI in Politics
This video is a clear example of the “synthetic deception” that experts have warned will be used to influence the 2027 political cycle. The use of AI to impersonate public figures and manufacture controversial statements is a dangerous precedent that undermines the integrity of democratic discourse.
A Call for Verification
We urge the public, media houses, and security agencies to treat this content as a malicious hoax. In an era where digital manipulation is becoming increasingly sophisticated, it is vital to verify the source and authenticity of such inflammatory content before distribution.
Conclusion
Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi remains committed to the principles of truth and the democratic process. We reserve all legal rights to seek redress against the creators and intentional distributors of this fraudulent media.
