A detailed forensic investigation by PRNigeria, a leading fact-check platform, has found that the claim by the media office that a viral video showing him aboard a private jet is a “poorly crafted AI fake”—is MISLEADING.

The video, which circulated widely on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram, shows a man identified as the former Edo State governor massaging the feet of a woman inside a private aircraft. The clip triggered intense public backlash, with critics citing it as emblematic of elite excess at a time of widespread economic hardship.

AI Defense vs. Technical Evidence

In response to the outrage, Oshiomhole’s media team issued a statement alleging the footage was produced by “malicious actors” using artificial intelligence, pointing to supposed “technical inconsistencies” as proof of fabrication.

PRNigeria’s fact-checking desk subjected the 30-second clip to a multi-layered digital audit. The findings contradict the AI claim:

No deepfake hallmarks: Frame-by-frame analysis revealed none of the common artifacts associated with generative AI, such as abnormal blinking, skin-smoothing glitches, facial warping, or limb-merging errors.

Consistent lighting and physics: Shadows, reflections, and motion remained coherent throughout the clip—patterns difficult for current mid-tier AI tools to sustain in a handheld, moving environment.

Camera-consistent metadata: Technical inspection showed ISO, shutter speed, and frame-rate characteristics consistent with footage captured by a physical camera sensor rather than algorithmic synthesis.

Negative AI detection results: Forensic tools, including InVID and Google’s SynthID (used to identify synthetic watermarks), returned no indicators of AI generation or manipulation.

Co-Subject Identification and Response

PRNigeria also verified the identity of the woman in the video as Leshaan Dagama, a South African influencer. Addressing the controversy on her social media page, she stated: “Video wasn’t AI but okay believe your Senator.” Her public response further weakens the assertion that the clip is fabricated.

Why This Matters

Invoking an “AI defense” has become an increasingly common tactic for public figures seeking to deflect accountability for damaging visuals. In this case, however, forensic indicators—from motion fidelity to metadata integrity—strongly support the conclusion that the footage depicts a real-world event rather than a synthetic creation.

Verdict

Based on forensic analysis, metadata scrutiny, and the co-subject’s public statement, PRNigeria concludes that the claim the video is AI-generated is MISLEADING. The footage shows no credible evidence of being a deepfake.

The Full Factcheck here: Is the Viral Video of Senator Oshiomhole and a South African Adult Content Creator Actually AI-Generated https://prnigeria.com/2026/02/09/fact-check-viral-video/ (By PRNigeria)

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