By Bilesanmi Abayomi
The Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe, has disowned a Facebook account allegedly impersonating him after the profile posted a political comment about the popularity of Kosofe Federal lawmaker Hon. Kafilat Ogbara.
In a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Olúwọlé Òbísànyà, the chairman stated that he neither owns nor recognises the account and distanced himself from statements published through the profile.
Fake Account Comment on Ogbara
The local government’s statement followed a comment posted by the account on a Punch Newspapers Facebook post, claiming that “Ogbara isn’t popular in Kosofe.”
Òbísànyà said the comment did not come from Ogunlewe and should not be interpreted as reflecting the chairman’s personal views or official position.
According to the statement, Ogunlewe does not intend to be drawn into political controversies and remains aligned with decisions taken by the All Progressives Congress (APC) during its last primary elections.
Council Lists Signs of Impersonation
The statement also outlined details it said raised concerns about the account’s authenticity.
According to the council, the profile has 61 Facebook friends, none of whom are known associates or colleagues of the chairman. It reportedly published 13 posts over a 16-week period.
The statement further noted that a profile photograph uploaded on October 10 showed a newborn child, an image the chairman had not recently shared. It also pointed to the account’s cover photo and profile album, which reportedly promoted the Samagbeyi Media Team, a group the chairman said he was not affiliated with.
Public Urged to Report Account
The Kosofe Local Government administration has urged residents and other social media users to disregard statements published by the account and report the profile to Facebook for review and possible removal.
The council’s warning comes amid political discussions in Kosofe ahead of the 2027 elections. It advised the public to exercise caution when engaging with social media accounts claiming to represent public officials.