{"id":11522,"date":"2025-08-07T22:59:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T22:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/?p=11522"},"modified":"2025-08-11T16:04:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:04:43","slug":"voice-cloned-sgf-akume-cries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/voice-cloned-sgf-akume-cries\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has claimed that his voice has been cloned by criminal syndicates."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has claimed that his voice has been cloned by criminal syndicates.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/voice-cloned-sgf-akume-cries\/#SGF_Akume_Publicly_Alleges_Voice_Cloning\" >SGF Akume Publicly Alleges Voice Cloning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/voice-cloned-sgf-akume-cries\/#What_Is_Voice_Cloning_and_Why_Is_It_Dangerous\" >What Is Voice Cloning and Why Is It Dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/voice-cloned-sgf-akume-cries\/#Details_Behind_SGF_Akumes_Voice_Cloning_Incident\" >Details Behind SGF Akume\u2019s Voice Cloning Incident<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/voice-cloned-sgf-akume-cries\/#Implications_for_Nigerian_Politics_and_Cybersecurity\" >Implications for Nigerian Politics and Cybersecurity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/voice-cloned-sgf-akume-cries\/#How_Public_Figures_Can_Protect_Themselves_Against_Voice_Cloning\" >How Public Figures Can Protect Themselves Against Voice Cloning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Akume alleges that these criminals are using the cloned voice to attempt to defraud high-profile individuals by offering them promises of federal government appointments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom information available to the office, the fraudsters cloned the voice of the SGF, using it to solicit money in return for federal appointments,\u201d a statement signed by the SGF\u2019s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga.<\/p>\n<p>Akume also claimed that the scammers have \u201ccloned the phone numbers of high profile individuals to solicit funds from unsuspecting members of the public.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He warned members of the public to be wary of such schemes, in which individuals are asked to pay money to facilitate fake appointments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe warning becomes necessary as the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has been inundated with enquiries relating to the activities of these fraudulent individuals and groups,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"734\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SGF_Akume_Publicly_Alleges_Voice_Cloning\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"734\">SGF Akume Publicly Alleges Voice Cloning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"1057\">In a shocking revelation,<strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"813\">Akume (SGF Akume)<\/strong> has cried out to the public that his voice has been cloned. The disturbing development has caused concern across political and digital security circles, highlighting the rise of sophisticated cybercrimes targeting prominent figures in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1121\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Voice_Cloning_and_Why_Is_It_Dangerous\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1121\">What Is Voice Cloning and Why Is It Dangerous?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1449\">Voice cloning is a technology that uses artificial intelligence to mimic a person\u2019s voice with startling accuracy. When used maliciously, it can lead to scams, misinformation, and identity theft. For public officials like SGF Akume, this presents not only personal risks but also threats to public trust and national security.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1516\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_Behind_SGF_Akumes_Voice_Cloning_Incident\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1516\">Details Behind SGF Akume\u2019s Voice Cloning Incident<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1854\">According to reports, Akume became aware of the cloning after suspicious audio messages circulating online, falsely attributed to him. These clips contained misleading information and were apparently crafted to deceive the public and create confusion. The SGF team is currently investigating the source of the recordings.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1924\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_Nigerian_Politics_and_Cybersecurity\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1924\">Implications for Nigerian Politics and Cybersecurity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"2238\">This incident has sparked a broader discussion about cybersecurity gaps in Nigeria, especially concerning political figures. Voice cloning can undermine democracy by spreading fake statements or causing reputational damage. Experts call for urgent reforms and stronger protective measures for digital identities.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2319\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Public_Figures_Can_Protect_Themselves_Against_Voice_Cloning\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2319\">How Public Figures Can Protect Themselves Against Voice Cloning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2665\">To combat the rising threat of voice cloning, it\u2019s essential for politicians and celebrities to implement multi-layered security protocols. This includes digital authentication tools, public awareness campaigns, and partnerships with cybersecurity firms. SGF Akume\u2019s case serves as a crucial warning for all public personalities to be vigilant.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2975\"><strong data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2686\">Conclusion<\/strong><br data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2689\" \/>The voice cloning claim by <strong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2729\">SGF Akume<\/strong> shines a spotlight on the emerging dangers of AI-powered fraud in Nigeria. As technology evolves, so does the need for robust cybersecurity frameworks to protect leaders and citizens alike from digital impersonation and its harmful consequences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p> <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/voice-cloned-sgf-akume-cries\/\" title=\"The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has claimed that his voice has been cloned by criminal syndicates.\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":11523,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11522","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news"},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/247newsvibes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/George-Akume-.jpg?fit=800%2C423&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11522"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11522\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11532,"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11522\/revisions\/11532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11522"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/247newsvibes.com\/category\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=11522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}