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Claim: A viral video circulating on social media shows former vice president Mahamudu Bawumia alleging that individuals within his party are sabotaging his 2028 presidential ambitions.
Verdict: False! There is no credible evidence that Bawumia made the statement. Technical analysis and lack of corroboration from credible sources suggest the video is AI-generated.
Full Text
A video circulating widely on Facebook (archived here) claims to show former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia making explosive allegations about internal sabotage within his party ahead of the 2028 elections.
In the clip, he is purported to question whether Ken Ofori-Atta’s alleged application for U.S. residency forms part of a deliberate attempt by “faceless people” within the party to undermine his political ambitions.
The claim draws on recent developments involving former Finance Minister, Ofori-Atta, who is facing legal scrutiny, including corruption charges during his tenure. He was reported to have been arrested in the United States in January 2026 on immigration-related charges, amid ongoing extradition concerns.
Given the potential political implications of such a statement and the sensitivity of the issues referenced, DUBAWA examined the authenticity of the video.
Verification
No credible media coverage of the claim exists. DUBAWA found no reports of such remarks by Bawumia in Ghana’s major media outlets.
Given the highly sensitive nature of the alleged claim, it would have attracted widespread coverage if it were genuine.
This lack of verifiable details raises questions about the claim’s authenticity.
A review of the video reveals several indicators consistent with manipulated or AI-generated content:
- Lip-sync inconsistencies, including blurring around the mouth
- Mismatch in audio and video quality, with unusually clear audio over low-quality visual
Screenshot of the video claim
- AI detection analysis, Bitmind, indicates a 75% likelihood of AI-generated content
Screenshot of the analysis conducted on the video’s audio clip on Bitmind.
When we again used Undetectable AI to analyse the speech, it revealed a 73% probability that it was AI-generated.
Screenshot of the analysis conducted on undetectable AI.
We then analysed the audio using an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-detecting tool, ISFAKEAI, and the results indicated that the clip had been digitally manipulated.
The tool revealed that about 96% of the audio’s visual elements were either generated or enhanced by AI, indicating a high level of manipulation.
Screenshot of the analysis conducted on the video’s audio clip on isfake.ai.
Additional verification using SynthID further supports the likelihood that the video is manipulated.
The tool also flagged lip-sync irregularities, unnatural voice cadence, and visual distortions around the mouth, all common traits of deepfake content.
Pattern consistent with known misinformation trends
DUBAWA has previously identified similar cases involving AI-generated voice cloning, fabricated political statements, and content designed to create internal political tension. This viral video aligns with these patterns.
Conclusion
There is no credible evidence that Mahamudu Bawumia made the statements attributed to him in the viral video. The absence of media reports, lack of verifiable context, and multiple technical indicators of manipulation suggest the video is AI-generated.
