Twitter, the popular microblogging platform, made headlines on Monday as it removed the verification tag from the account of the former Vice-president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.
The verification tag, which was previously assigned to officials of the government, has now been taken down from Osinbajo’s account.
At the time of reporting, News About Nigeria noticed that the verification tag had been removed from Osinbajo’s Twitter account.
However, it is worth noting that the account of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, still retains its verification tag.
The removal of the verification tag from Osinbajo’s account has sparked curiosity and raised questions among Twitter users.
The verification tag serves as a means to authenticate the identity of public figures and government officials on the platform.
It is typically used to provide users with a level of certainty that they are interacting with genuine accounts.
Osinbajo, along with his principal, Buhari, officially handed over power to the administration of Bola Tinubu on this historic day of May 29, 2023.
The transfer of power signifies a new era in Nigerian politics and marks the beginning of Tinubu’s tenure as the new president of Nigeria.
While Twitter has not provided an official statement regarding the removal of Osinbajo’s verification tag, it is important to note that the platform periodically reviews and updates its verification policies.
These policies outline the criteria for granting and maintaining verification tags on user accounts.
The verification process on Twitter typically involves confirming the authenticity and identity of the account holder through various means, such as government-issued identification documents or official affiliations.
However, the specific reasons behind the removal of Osinbajo’s verification tag remain undisclosed.
