Kenny Okolugbo, former Delta State Commissioner and current Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy to the Senate President, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to conduct a thorough investigation into an alleged cyberattack and defamation campaign aimed at destroying his public reputation.
In the appeal, Okolugbo stated that his verified 𝕏 (previously Twitter) account was hacked and used to publish fake statements, which were then magnified and distorted by famous social media platforms. Okolugbo said that not only was the fake post published without his permission, but it was also “simultaneously circulated and embellished by these influencers using identical language and coordinated timing, pointing to a syndicated disinformation campaign.”
He further stated that the distorted post wrongly accused him of phone cloning, voice manipulation, and secret meetings in London, which he described as “not only untrue but impossible based on verified evidence.” Dia influences include Tunde Ednut, Rufai Oseni, and Adeola Fayehun.
“These charges are not just false, but impossible. “They were manufactured and spread on purpose to deceive the public,” the former commissioner stated in the petition.
He further suggested that the smear effort was intended to back up Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan’s accusations, noting that the false narratives did not exist in the hacked post, demonstrating “deliberate malice and coordinated misinformation.”
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Okolugbo requested the Nigeria Police Force to take action, outlining a number of requests to ensure justice was delivered.
His demands include a thorough investigation into the alleged hacking and impersonation of his verified 𝕏 account, prosecution of those responsible for forgery and defamation, and preservation of all relevant digital evidence from social media platforms and third-party providers for forensic analysis.
He referenced sections of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, which cover the alleged offenses.
“This is an issue of public and personal concern. “I urge the police to act quickly and decisively,” Okolugbo said.
To back up his assertions, the former commissioner supplied his travel records for 2025, indicating that he did not leave Nigeria during the purported meetings in London.
“The last time I visited London was November 5, 2024. He wrote, “I haven’t left Nigeria this year.”
He also provided screenshots of the defamatory posts and their timelines to offer context to the investigation.
As of press time, the Nigeria Police Force has not responded officially to the appeal.
