The autenticity and future of Nigerian social media activism is currently facing a litmus test as popular real estate whistleblower Scot Iguma (famously known as “Scot”) faces scrutiny over recent allegations directed at the Executive Chairwoman of Eti-Osa Local Government, Hon. Omoba Adeola Adetoro.
For the past few months, Scot Iguma has carved a niche as a “champion of the common man.” He gained widespread popularity for his audacity in challenging powerful real estate moguls in Nigeria. By demanding refunds for maltreated customers and exposing fraudulent property schemes, he has been credited with bringing a level of sanity to the real estate sector. However, the same audacity that earned him public love is now under fire for lack of due diligence.
In a recently circulated video, Scot Iguma leveled several accusations against Hon. Omoba Adeola Adetoro. Africentra.com has examined these claims against available facts:
Scot criticized the Chairwoman for purchasing official vehicles for councilors. While the purchase is confirmed, the narrative omits the administrative necessity of these tools. Councilors require mobility for oversight functions; the alternative would be relying on commercial transportation, which raises security and efficiency concerns for public office holders.
Scot alleged that the Chairwoman “commissioned” a new generator as a project. However, independent findings and sources close to the LG tell a different story.
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Information gathered by Africentra indicates that the generator in question was actually a corporate social responsibility (CSR) donation from IHS Holding Limited, a major telecommunications infrastructure provider in Nigeria.
“The generator clearly bears the inscription ‘Donated by IHS Holding Limited.’ It was not a project funded or claimed by the Chairwoman’s office,” a source told Africentra.
Hon. Omoba Adeola Adetoro is currently nearing her first year in office. She previously served as Vice Chairman under Hon. Saheed Adesegun Bankole before succeeding him. As she navigates her first term, the pressure for accountability is high, but the distinction between “holding to account” and “character assassination” has become blurred in the digital space.
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While influencers like Scot Iguma provide a voice for the voiceless, the recent “Scot Iguma misinformation” highlights the dangers of unchecked digital power. Influencers often prioritize “views” and “likes,” which can lead to sensationalized reporting. Fame is frequently fueled by outrage rather than nuance.
Unlike traditional journalism, influencers rarely have a team of fact-checkers. A single unverified tip can be broadcast to millions in seconds.
As seen in recent public discourse, many wonder if influencers are being used as “hired guns” by political opponents to settle scores. Constructive criticism is healthy for democracy, but insults and baseless claims erode the respect necessary for functional governance.
Africentra is still investigating the full scope of these allegations and has reached out to the Eti-Osa Local Government media team for an official statement. At this time, the claims regarding the misappropriation of funds for the generator appear unsubstantiated based on the donor’s markings.
As the community monitors these developments, the focus remains on the need for responsible digital citizenship. Recovery of public trust requires both transparent governance from officials and honest, evidence-based reporting from influencers.
