FACT CHECK: 2020 Photos of Seyi Tinubu’s COVID-19 Palliatives Falsely Recirculated as 2026 Ramadan Outreach
A set of photos circulating on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that Seyi Tinubu has begun distributing food items for the 2026 Ramadan season are misleading.
On Tuesday, an X user, @abdulaheyofel, shared a post alleging that Seyi Tinubu — son of President Bola Tinubu — had intensified humanitarian efforts through the Noella Foundation by distributing food to fasting individuals and vulnerable families.
The post, accompanied by four photos including one showing Seyi carrying cartons, has garnered over 100 reposts, 110 quote posts and more than 550 likes.
“Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has intensified humanitarian efforts through the Noella Foundation, providing food relief to fasting individuals and vulnerable families across several communities,” the post read.
Findings
Checks reveal that the images being circulated are not recent.
A reverse image search shows that the photos date back to 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown period, when food items were distributed to vulnerable households as part of pandemic relief efforts.
At the time, several political figures and private foundations engaged in palliative distribution across the country due to movement restrictions and economic hardship caused by the pandemic.
There is no credible evidence that the photos were taken in 2026 or are connected to any Ramadan outreach programme.
Further review of recent public communications and verified social media channels associated with Seyi Tinubu and the Noella Foundation did not show any announcement corresponding to the viral claim at the time of filing this report.
Verdict
The claim that the photos show a 2026 Ramadan food distribution exercise is false.
The images are from 2020 and were taken during COVID-19 palliative distribution efforts, not a recent Ramadan initiative.
Readers are advised to verify the context of viral images before sharing, especially during politically sensitive periods.