Government removes controversial video after bipartisan criticism

The executive residence acknowledged that a video “erroneously” posted to the current leader’s social media account has been removed after widespread criticism, according to official statements. The controversial content allegedly depicted the nation’s former head of state and his spouse as primates in what observers described as racially charged imagery.

The video reportedly focused on disputed claims regarding the integrity of the country’s 2020 electoral process. In the final segments, the former leader and his wife’s heads were allegedly superimposed onto the bodies of apes while music played in the background, according to multiple sources.

Other political figures were similarly portrayed with animal imagery throughout the content. Officials from the executive residence told media outlets that a staff member had “erroneously” posted the material before its removal, though critics questioned whether the incident represented a broader pattern of behavior.

Lawmakers from the opposition immediately condemned the video as racially motivated, while some members of the ruling party also distanced themselves from the content. “This is the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this administration,” reportedly stated a senior lawmaker from the ruling party’s southern wing, calling for immediate removal.

Another ruling party legislator from the northeastern region described the video as “wrong” and “incredibly offensive,” demanding both deletion and an official apology regardless of intent.

A prominent regional governor from the opposition, known for frequent criticism of the current administration, characterized the leader’s behavior as “disgusting” and urged ruling party members to formally condemn the incident.

Observers note this follows a pattern of controversial social media content from the current leadership. Last year, the head of state reportedly shared artificially generated content depicting his predecessor being arrested and imprisoned, accompanied by celebratory music.

The former leader’s representatives have not yet responded to requests for comment on the latest incident, according to media reports.