The presidency on Sunday circulated an AI-generated photo of a campaign ground packed with a full audience to save face over poor attendance at President Bola Tinubu’s campaign in Plateau State over the weekend.

A media aide to the president, Dada Olusegun, took to X on Sunday, posting the AI-generated photo to portray that Mr Tinubu’s campaign attracted a huge crowd in Plateau on Saturday.

“Plateau State for PBAT,”, Mr Olusegun captioned the AI-generated image.

The presidential aide could not be reached for comment on why he posted the AI-generated photo.

Mr Olusegun’s post has elicited reactions from X users, who berated him for circulating a fake image to mislead the public.

An X user, @Usmanee0202, shared a video from the same campaign ground showing part of the stadium empty, stating, “The fact that you settle down and post this picture is very concerning.”

Another user, @Divine3390, posted a photo from the same campaign, saying, “No let anybody deceive u o.”

“Generative AI in Plateau State. We know why you people are using AI; act like you are widely accepted and popular. It is to create the illusion of massive support at your rallies so that, when you rig the 2027 elections, you can point to those images and claim that you enjoy overwhelming public support,” @Idodo_oro wrote.

The X user added, “But the anger on the streets tells a different story. You may attempt to rig the 2027 elections, but Nigerians are watching, and what lies ahead will shock you to your bone marrow. #RigandDie2027.”

Another X user, @Oruyi_, said, “This is clearly AI-generated. I think you guys intentionally post this type of fabricated picture just to make yourselves happy.”