Presidency Sparks Controversy After Sharing AI-Watermarked Image of Tinubu–Kagame Paris Meeting
Nigeria’s presidency faced public backlash after sharing a photograph on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, purportedly showing a private meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris. Observers noticed that the image bore a “Grok” watermark, indicating it was created or altered using Elon Musk’s AI tool, Grok.
The official post claimed the meeting took place on January 4, 2026, to discuss “world affairs and advancing Africa,” confirmed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Despite this, the watermark’s presence has raised questions about the photo’s authenticity and whether an original, unedited version exists.
The incident has reignited concerns about digital manipulation, transparency, and the use of AI in official government communications, particularly as public trust in state institutions remains fragile. As of now, the presidency has not provided clarification regarding the AI-generated image.
Nigeria’s presidency faced public backlash after sharing a photograph on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, purportedly showing a private meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris. Observers noticed that the image bore a “Grok” watermark, indicating it was created or altered using Elon Musk’s AI tool, Grok.
The official post claimed the meeting took place on January 4, 2026, to discuss “world affairs and advancing Africa,” confirmed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Despite this, the watermark’s presence has raised questions about the photo’s authenticity and whether an original, unedited version exists.
The incident has reignited concerns about digital manipulation, transparency, and the use of AI in official government communications, particularly as public trust in state institutions remains fragile. As of now, the presidency has not provided clarification regarding the AI-generated image.
Presidency Sparks Controversy After Sharing AI-Watermarked Image of Tinubu–Kagame Paris Meeting
Nigeria’s presidency faced public backlash after sharing a photograph on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, purportedly showing a private meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Paris. Observers noticed that the image bore a “Grok” watermark, indicating it was created or altered using Elon Musk’s AI tool, Grok.
The official post claimed the meeting took place on January 4, 2026, to discuss “world affairs and advancing Africa,” confirmed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Despite this, the watermark’s presence has raised questions about the photo’s authenticity and whether an original, unedited version exists.
The incident has reignited concerns about digital manipulation, transparency, and the use of AI in official government communications, particularly as public trust in state institutions remains fragile. As of now, the presidency has not provided clarification regarding the AI-generated image.
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