The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what he describes as a coordinated campaign of cyberbullying, criminal defamation and fake news aimed at damaging his reputation ahead of the 2027 election.
Sources familiar with the petition said Gwamna requested an immediate investigation by the Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre, with the involvement of INTERPOL, citing intelligence that some of those behind the online attacks may be operating from outside Nigeria.
The petition allegedly names several social media accounts accused of publishing false claims that the APC candidate had been arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Gwamna has categorically denied the allegations.According to the sources, the petition describes the publications as a carefully coordinated disinformation campaign designed to mislead the public, harm his reputation and manipulate public perception at a time when his political profile
