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The Lagos State Government has accused some bloggers and social media influencers of spreading misleading images of flooding to misrepresent the situation in the state.
The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the allegation in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, urging residents and online content creators to verify information before publishing or sharing it.
We have watched with concern as some individuals have chosen to politicise the issue of flooding in Lagos by circulating misleading visuals from other states and countries that have experienced severe flooding, all in an attempt to advance a destructive narrative.
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— Tokunbo Wahab (@tokunbo_wahab) July 5, 2026
Wahab said the government had observed attempts by some individuals to circulate images and videos of severe flooding from other states and countries while falsely claiming they were recorded in Lagos.
He said such actions sought to promote what he described as a misleading narrative and warned that the spread of false information distracts from efforts to address genuine environmental challenges in the state.
According to the commissioner, the government continuously monitors reports of flooding and responds to complaints received through various media platforms. However, he alleged that some bloggers and influencers deliberately publish inaccurate content to generate online engagement without considering the impact on residents whose concerns require urgent government intervention.
“We have watched with concern as some individuals have chosen to politicise the issue of flooding in Lagos by circulating misleading visuals from other states and countries that have experienced severe flooding, all in an attempt to advance a destructive narrative,” he said.
“However, it is deeply concerning that some bloggers and social media influencers deliberately disseminate false or misleading information solely to generate clicks and engagement, with little regard for the genuine concerns of residents and property owners whose cases deserve urgent attention and intervention,” Wahab stated.
Wahab stressed that access to accurate information is vital to tackling environmental problems effectively and appealed to residents and stakeholders to approach issues affecting Lagos responsibly.
While acknowledging citizens’ constitutional right to freedom of expression, he said that right should be exercised responsibly and within the limits of the law.
He urged members of the public to verify information before sharing it and to ensure public discussions are conducted in a manner that serves the collective interest of Lagos residents.
“Accurate information is essential to addressing challenges effectively and developing lasting solutions,” he said.
“We therefore urge everyone to exercise restraint, verify information before sharing it, and conduct public discourse with responsibility, civility, and respect for the collective interest of Lagos and its residents,” he added.
The commissioner also singled out an X user identified as @Hhonor_,known as Nedu, accusing the user of posting a photograph of flooding in Accra, Ghana, and falsely presenting it as an incident that occurred in Lagos.
Tinubu built Lagos. pic.twitter.com/rBlMz1jb2I
— Nedu_🔥 (@Hhonor_) July 3, 2026
Wahab urged the user to verify information before sharing it, warning that the dissemination of false claims misleads the public and undermines efforts to address real environmental issues.
“Using your handle to spread misinformation by sharing a photograph of the Accra flood and presenting it as an incident in Lagos is both disingenuous and misleading.
“We encourage you to verify information before sharing it, as the dissemination of falsehoods only misleads the public and undermines genuine efforts to address real issues,” Wahab said.
