Several independent verification platforms conducted deep dives into the audio's authenticity:
The reliability of these "leaked chats" is highly questionable. While some participants may have acknowledged parts of the conversation, forensic experts warn that the audio exhibits signs of being .
But how reliable are these leaks? Let’s dive into the facts. 1. What was in the "Leaked" Audio?
: Fact-checkers from PRNigeria subjected the clips to speech recognition software. While the accuracy levels for the voices were high (91% for Obasanjo), they noted that modern AI tools like Microsoft's VALL-E can now mimic any voice with startling precision, even capturing emotional tonality.
: An investigation by TheCable reached a different conclusion, stating the audio did not meet the 80% confidence threshold required for authenticity. They labeled the clip as doctored to mislead Nigerians.