BREAKING: Nigerian Man Collinton Obinna Egwuete Exposed as Alleged Operator Behind Female Persona on X Account
@obirule25
Enugu, Nigeria – June 2026 – A fresh online investigation has unmasked Collinton Obinna Egwuete, a 34-year-old man from Igbo Etiti in Enugu State, as the individual allegedly running the X (formerly Twitter) account
@obirule25 while posing as a woman.
According to community sleuths and investigators linked to the prominent Nigerian OSINT and fact-checking platform Trojan Beast (
@THETROJANBEAST), Egwuete has been using stolen photographs of a South African woman, Precious Kamogelo Mathibela, to maintain a female identity on the platform. The account, which presents itself as a vocal “Social Commentator | Good Governance Advocate | Activism | Freedom Fighter,” has engaged users — particularly men — in political discussions within Nigeria’s “Obidient” movement.
Two clear photographs of Egwuete, where he was identified are in our possessionɓ following the investigation, confirming the identity match: One shows him shirtless indoors in a thoughtful pose, hand near his chin, with red accent lighting. The other captures him standing confidently outside a Kilimanjaro-branded building in a maroon traditional outfit and sandals, holding a phone.
Investigators recently pieced together the connection through photo forensics, location details from Enugu, and behavioral patterns on the account. The revelation has triggered widespread reactions on X, with users accusing the operator of classic catfishing tactics: deploying attractive female profile pictures to build trust before steering conversations into political mobilization or potentially personal matters.
This type of deception — blending romance-style catfishing with political commentary — is a recurring issue in Nigerian online spaces, where such accounts can quickly amass followers and influence. No response has yet been received from Egwuete or the
@obirule25 account regarding the allegations.
The exposure, credited to diligent community investigation spearheaded with input from Trojan Beast’s network, serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of online impersonation.
Key Advice for X Users
Always verify profiles with video calls or independent checks, especially those using glamorous or professional photos.
Report suspected impersonation or scam accounts directly on X.
Conduct reverse image searches on profile pictures using tools like Google Lens.
If you’ve shared personal or financial information, preserve evidence and report to the EFCC.
This developing story underscores the ongoing battle against digital deception in Nigeria’s active political discourse. More details are expected as the investigation continues. Community watchdogs like Trojan Beast remain active in exposing such cases to promote greater online accountability. Stay vigilant.