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Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by AwaLokan(op): 9:09am On Jul 25, 2022

A viral post on social media claims that Tom Hanks, a Hollywood actor, has endorsed Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, ahead of the 2023 elections.

“If Peter Obi was an American or even African American, Americans would have given him a one-way presidential ticket without him contesting. America and the world at large have not gotten the chance Nigerians have right now to correct their mistakes,” the post partly reads.

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“Americans saw Peter’s speech on one of their local televisions, after his speech, there was a standing ovation for him all over America, ” the post concluded.

Mr. Lekki, a Facebook user, shared a screenshot of Obi and Hanks’ photo alongside a video of himself asking Nigerians to heed the actor’s advice.

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"Tom Hanks tweets about PETER OBI.. Dear Nigerians, na our hand ✋✋e dey to make am right oh.. The world is watching and we can’t afford to disappoint ourselves,” the video caption reads.

Currently, the post has garnered over 3,800 views, 268 likes, and 28 comments all in approval of the alleged endorsement.

Daily mail gist, another Facebook page, posted the viral claim accruing over 1000 shares.

Verification

A search through Tom Hanks’ verified social media handles revealed no affiliations with Peter Obi.

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Another look at his Twitter profile, the medium where the endorsement allegedly came from, revealed an inactive account since May 2020.

Verdict

The tweet alleging that Tom Hanks endorsed Peter Obi was doctored

https://www.thecable.ng/fact-check-did-tom-hanks-hollywood-actor-endorse-peter-obi/amp

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by Damidave1124(m): 9:17am On Jul 25, 2022

Inasmuch as this Peter Obi movement is gaining momentum as we move closer to the general election, let us endeavor to verify before we post anything.

Propagander and lies will not win election come 2023.

If you have not gotten your PVC, please endeavor to do so, let us all exercise our constitutional right.

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by Offpoint1: 9:17am On Jul 25, 2022

As long as the claim wasn't made by Peter Obi Himself, you guys have nothing against him.

No publicity is a bad publicity...

I stan Obi

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by signature2012(m): 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

Who cares bout Tom Hanks?
So obvious it was doctored.

Peter Obi incoming President next year.

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by posty56: 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

some Peter obi supporters are reaching grin

, but nevertheless he still remains our top choice for 2023 election ,. we ain't saying he is a saint but he is the least corrupt

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by SenatePresdo(m): 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

But are the Fake Bishops Doctored or real? grin

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by Nnemuka(f): 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

We already know the game plan grin

ApC urchins and PDP fan boys will disguise as Obi supporters and say some stupid things.
Awalokan fan base will fact check the rubbish and debunk it in other to paint Peter obi bad.

You guys need to upgrade...
This gameplan has failed..
What else is left grin

Fact check this news below..��

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by KennethMichael1: 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

Good one

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by xpressionx(m): 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by benjsniper33: 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

And when has Nigerians stopped so low as to deify Hollywood actors and actresses endorsement of their own leaders.

Because they are White, and they star in blockbuster Hollywood movies, does that mean we should go with whatever political suggestions they make for us huh

I say NO

Let Hollywood actors and actresses mind their business while Nigerians mind their own political business...

Lobatan..

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by TA4TA4: 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022*

Hmmm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuZcMKpK2yM

Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by Abass07(m): 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

Nonsense
You guys are trying so much to promote nonsense

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by Liveandlove(m): 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by SeriouslySense(m): 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

Have you also fact checked that Shettima is not a terrorist. grin

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by Melodydoctor: 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

Ghen ghen

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by smatt1711: 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by Chiedu4Trump: 9:18am On Jul 25, 2022

Peter Obi is really giving the followers of Druggie & the Cameroonian sleepless nights

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by Brendaniel: 9:19am On Jul 25, 2022

You Tinubu's supporters, we know your plans but Nigerians are far smarter now and know every trick you will attempt to use...

Nigerians have chosen right - OBIDATTI2023

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by June15(m): 9:19am On Jul 25, 2022

So the man go come Nigeria con vote for him abi?

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by blamingthedevil: 9:19am On Jul 25, 2022

Obituarists with their criminal activities and fake news.... taking clue from Peter Obi

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by playcharles(m): 9:19am On Jul 25, 2022

Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by kenedy175(m): 9:19am On Jul 25, 2022

We should try to stop spreading rumors and fake news. In as much as we want Obi as the next president of Nigeria, fake news should be frowned upon.

Lies and propaganda belong to APC alone.

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by Nobody: 9:19am On Jul 25, 2022

Errm

Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by Bestinstinct(m): 9:19am On Jul 25, 2022

I'm not surprised.... Association of Chest Beaters �

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Re: Fact Check: Did Tom Hanks, Hollywood Actor Endorse Peter Obi? by PandoraObi: 9:19am On Jul 25, 2022

Believe those IPOB miscreants and cannibals at your own peril, they are wild and vile, they have no moral, the same set of people claimed Rihanna and Beyonce are begging Nigerians to vote Peter Obi

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