₦airaland Forum

gabbasin:
Oseni Rufai that's already a mouthpiece for opposition is considering himself an impartial journalist. He's already a politician, another Omokri in the guise of journalist. Oseni will at last end up as a Special assistant on media and publicity to a politician. He has no carrier path in journalism, I can bet his journey in journalism will end with Arise News, except he comes up his own media outfit. No serious Media organization will want to employ a tainted journalist like him

anonimi:
Can you please share links to the non-toxic presenters and TV stations he has done interviews with?

TVC owned by the Lagos landlord

Kingsmeal:
Press Release

The APC New Media Directorate strongly condemns the recent actions and statements by Arise TV anchor, Rufai Oseni, and the station's portrayal of our candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, through a misleading infographic depicting him as "running" from an interview. This deliberate attempt to smear Senator Okpebholo's reputation is not only unprofessional but reeks of a biased agenda designed to belittle our candidate.

Let us make it clear: Senator Okpebholo has no obligation to grant an interview to a platform that has already shown its hand in trying to ridicule him. Rufai Oseni’s claim that his invitation to our candidate is being "politicized" is nothing but a diversion from the real issue—his lack of impartiality and professional ethics.

Rufai Oseni has compared Senator Okpebholo’s decision to decline an interview with Arise TV to other candidates who have appeared on the station. However, the circumstances are different. We cannot ignore the fact that Oseni's tone and approach have consistently been confrontational when addressing issues related to the APC. It is therefore not surprising that Senator Okpebholo would choose to avoid an interview that seems to have been set up as a trap rather than an opportunity for genuine discourse.

If Arise TV and Rufai Oseni are so eager to have Senator Okpebholo on their platform, perhaps they should consider compensating him with a sum of $1 million. Only then might he entertain the notion of subjecting himself to what we can only describe as an act of media bullying. The integrity and principles of our candidate are not for sale, but such an offer might at least demonstrate a seriousness on their part that has thus far been sorely lacking.

We advise Rufai Oseni to revisit the ethics of his profession and refrain from further attempts to manipulate public perception for personal or political gain. His assertion that interviewing the APC candidate is "no big deal" is an understatement; it is a big deal when the interviewer is already seen as biased and partial.

To the general public, we urge caution in consuming content from media outlets that prioritize sensationalism over substance. Senator Monday Okpebholo continues to engage with the people of Edo State directly, sharing his vision and policies for the future. He will not be deterred by attempts to undermine his campaign through media antics.

Signed:

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah
Director, APC New Media Directorate

August 2024

Ikaeniyan0:
You mean they boldly spread fake news without apologizing like Rufai

Or they break traffic rules while claiming to report the policemen that tried to arrest them for breaking a state law to the governor?

A CNN or Fox reporter who behaves like Rufai will be jobless by now

LibertyRep:
How did $1 million finds its way into the discussion now?

Has the party run out campaign fund?

Kukutente23:
Is he really that bad?

Umuinyioku:
This man can't even speak pidgin when interrogated.

Crass illiterate!

Kingsmeal:
Press Release

The APC New Media Directorate strongly condemns the recent actions and statements by Arise TV anchor, Rufai Oseni, and the station's portrayal of our candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, through a misleading infographic depicting him as "running" from an interview. This deliberate attempt to smear Senator Okpebholo's reputation is not only unprofessional but reeks of a biased agenda designed to belittle our candidate.

Let us make it clear: Senator Okpebholo has no obligation to grant an interview to a platform that has already shown its hand in trying to ridicule him. Rufai Oseni’s claim that his invitation to our candidate is being "politicized" is nothing but a diversion from the real issue—his lack of impartiality and professional ethics.

Rufai Oseni has compared Senator Okpebholo’s decision to decline an interview with Arise TV to other candidates who have appeared on the station. However, the circumstances are different. We cannot ignore the fact that Oseni's tone and approach have consistently been confrontational when addressing issues related to the APC. It is therefore not surprising that Senator Okpebholo would choose to avoid an interview that seems to have been set up as a trap rather than an opportunity for genuine discourse.

If Arise TV and Rufai Oseni are so eager to have Senator Okpebholo on their platform, perhaps they should consider compensating him with a sum of $1 million. Only then might he entertain the notion of subjecting himself to what we can only describe as an act of media bullying. The integrity and principles of our candidate are not for sale, but such an offer might at least demonstrate a seriousness on their part that has thus far been sorely lacking.

We advise Rufai Oseni to revisit the ethics of his profession and refrain from further attempts to manipulate public perception for personal or political gain. His assertion that interviewing the APC candidate is "no big deal" is an understatement; it is a big deal when the interviewer is already seen as biased and partial.

To the general public, we urge caution in consuming content from media outlets that prioritize sensationalism over substance. Senator Monday Okpebholo continues to engage with the people of Edo State directly, sharing his vision and policies for the future. He will not be deterred by attempts to undermine his campaign through media antics.

Signed:

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah
Director, APC New Media Directorate

August 2024

Ikaeniyan0:
You're speaking on behalf of yourself and family alone. Nigerians voters are not mumu, the people you speak on their behalf might be the mumu voters.

Truthissupreme:
they said the inec form he submitted

Work experience was nil all through

pinkygee1:
Please tell Monday or apc to leave useni out of this.
Channels is equally looking for him. That Channels guy told oshiomole to bring him. So tell him not to go to Arise, He should go to Channels. Or even Itv benin

KillahPriest:
Agbâdo miscreants are afraid of Rufai Oseni's interview questions because, there's no room for cheap political lies. I pity Edo state if they vote APC who's candidate has no bearing upstairs

Ikaeniyan0:
At Fox or CNN, he will have to resign

Apel147:
Una go still cry! If pdp no win, apc go win, obidient is dead and buried! Una go see shege 2027, there is need for political bullying simply because you want your kinsman to become president!

LibertyRep:
How did $1 million finds its way into the discussion now?

Has the party run out campaign fund?

Jokerman:
Why is he afraid of interview??

Well I don't blame y'all though... Na mumu voters full Nigeria

Kukutente23:
Is he really that bad?

yarimo:
Arise TV is another political opposition party on it own

Jokerman:
Why is he afraid of interview??

Well I don't blame y'all though... Na mumu voters full Nigeria