Fellow Citizens, this is a public disclaimer and I write this with all pains. Since the political season began, jobbers for many Nigerian politicians have been working to use my name, image and likeness to deceive young people. I understand my position in our society and the associated burdens and responsibilities. Please note that I am not involved in the viral post titled “Polls: AI technology used to clone Atiku, Okowa’s voices – Expert”. My own Ndubuisi Ekekwe did not speak with anyone. Also, I have never written anything on the use of AI and cloning within the constructs of Nigerian politics.
In short, I told my staff that no one should accept political adverts for our blog, tekedia.com. We rejected millions of naira as we wanted to avoid any advertising for politicians. More so, I rejected offers for paid endorsements and all unholy arrangements, running into tens of millions of Naira.
But impersonations continue. Just last week, I saw my name as a co-author of a journal paper which I knew nothing about. Someone added my name, possibly to get his paper accepted; I am working to clear that with the journal. I see my name in conferences and events I have no knowledge of. But this political hack job has taken it to a new level, and please I write to you to disregard it.
I call on Vanguard, etc to take down this post and others unless this Ndubuisi Ekekwe is another Ndubuisi Ekekwe (if so, I will like to meet my Ogboo – namesake). God Bless Nigeria and please #vote tomorrow.
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Ehmm, it means you have come of age, and you are now a big boy. Nobody uses idiots to manufacture or validate ‘news’.
Just keep putting out the fires, it’s of those discomforts that go with being famous and relevant.
Ndo.