An investigation by the BBC Global Disinformation Team has uncovered how Nigerian social media influencers are paid by political parties and their candidates to spread disinformation about opponents ahead of the 2023 general election.
Whistleblowers who spoke to the state-owned media outlet, said political parties give out cash, lavish gifts, government contracts and even political appointments to social media influencers for their work during the campaign season.
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