Fact Check: Did Kano governor distribute branded underwear to Kano women?
A viral image claiming that Kano State Governor distributed women’s underwear branded with his face has been proven false. The image, widely shared on social media, was digitally altered.
Fact-checkers found that the original footage came from a political gathering in Kano where women displayed underwear as part of symbolic support, not an official government programme. The governor’s image was later edited onto the items.
Public outrage and cultural concerns
Critics argue that the gesture displayed by the women is undignified and culturally insensitive, especially within the conservative framework of Kano State.
Questions over political priorities and welfare strategy
Activists have voiced concerns that such items do little to address the systemic poverty or lack of educational opportunities facing women in the North, labeling the display as a superficial and mocking attempt at “welfare.”
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Trending Photos: Kano government distributes branded panties to women. pic.twitter.com/1QmLCL9vCc
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