The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what he describes as a coordinated campaign of cyberbullying, criminal defamation and fake news aimed at damaging his reputation ahead of the 2027 election.
Sources familiar with the petition said Gwamna requested an immediate investigation by the Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre, with the involvement of INTERPOL, citing intelligence that some of those behind the online attacks may be operating from outside Nigeria.
The petition allegedly names several social media accounts accused of publishing false claims that the APC candidate had been arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Gwamna has categorically denied the allegations.According to the sources, the petition describes the publications as a carefully coordinated disinformation campaign designed to mislead the public, harm his reputation and manipulate public perception at a time when his political profile and grassroots support continue to grow across Gombe State.
It reportedly urges the police to obtain subscriber information, IP logs and other digital evidence from Meta Platforms, identify the sponsors and financiers of the campaign, prosecute those found culpable and secure the removal of the offending publications.
Gwamna’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Shawai, confirmed the petition. He said political analysts view the development as evidence of increasingly desperate tactics as the Gombe governorship contest intensifies.
Supporters of the candidate expressed confidence that the petition would expose those behind what they call an organised smear campaign.
They maintained that voters would ultimately judge candidates on competence, integrity and their vision for the state.As of the time of the report, neither the Nigeria Police Force nor the EFCC had publicly commented on the petition.
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