Claim: A screenshot shared on social media in Nigeria appears to show a prominent politician giving Nigerians "the finger". But Festus Keyamo wasn't deliberately being rude in the televised interview. The APC spokesperson was listing items on the fingers of his hand and the screenshot caught him at the moment he extended his middle finger.
Fact-check: No, ruling party campaign spokesperson did not give Nigerians the middle finger on national TV
Verdict: false
Organisation: Africa Check
Author: Catherine Adeniyi
Date published: 2022-10-19T00:00:00