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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
15 hours ago
Overview
FACT-CHECK: Viral video praising Imos infrastructure shot in Abia
Claim: A drone shot shared by X user @VoiceOfIgbo claimed to show infrastructural developments in Owerri, the capital of Imo State in South-East Nigeria.
Verdict: False! The video was not recorded in Owerri but in Umuahia, the capital of neighbouring Abia State. Reverse image search and watermark analysis confirm the actual location and source.
On 13 June, 2025, X user @VoiceOfIgbo shared a 40-second drone-shot video, claiming it shows infrastructural development in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.
“Show me any drone view from the Southwest state capital that will beat this. This, Owerri, Imo State in Igbo land,” the X user wrote.
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Captured from an aerial perspective, the video showcased modern infrastructure and neatly paved roads, allegedly in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.
As of 16 June 2025, the video had attracted high engagement, garnering over 53,000 views, 33 comments, 108 shares, 352 likes, and 23 saves.
The footage quickly went viral, attracting praise from users who saw it as a sign of urban progress. One user, @KingKhone4real, wrote, “Development by Hope Uzodinma of APC.”
