Chief (Dr) Florence Ajimobi, the former first lady of Oyo State and Ambassador Designate has refuted the trending online video, which depicts her delivering a speech and making comments about the 2027 election in Oyo State, saying the video is ‘deepfake’ and ‘a synthetic deception’ affirming that it was created using generative AI.
She released this statement on Saturday through her official Facebook page where she explained that artificial intelligence has been used to manipulate the lip movements and voice to deliver a script that she never spoke.
She also called the attention of the public and media houses to treat the trending video as malicious hoax, while urging the different platforms to verify the source and authenticity of such inflammatory content before distribution
Full Statement Below
Official Statement: Refutation of Fraudulent AI-Generated Video of Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.
