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emkz:
This is probably the first time Abati issues a statement to defend himself.

In the past, Abati had described Wike in condescending terms, like saying they collected his lollipop. He also described Wike as rude and showing signs of usurping the president.

Why was it a problem if Wike's media manager attacked Abati?

Abati said Lere Olayinka was not his peer and that he'd await engagement from Wike. That was Abati equating himself to Wike. I think Abati should be aware that Wike is not his peer in politics and the legal profession. Abato held a cabinet level position in Jonathan's government as did Wike. Abati tried to be deputy governor of Ogun State and did not succeed. After serving as local government chairman, minister and governor, Wike is now a minister again and a power broker. Abati cannot boast of these credentials. Abati successfully spoke a sitting president to defeat. Infact, Abati demoted himself by going on Arise News to engage in political gossip on a daily basis. He had a spat with Mary Chinda over her calling him "Reuben" instead of "Dr Abati". He had a spat with Ojy Okpe when she gave him a chance to clarify a stance that Igbos do not sell land to outsiders which he had falsely claimed. He had a spat with guests like a former police commissioner, a former APGA chairman and others.

Abati's ego is too big for journalism. He said Lere was not his peer, but defended himself against Lere's accusations and demanded engagement from Lere's boss. Abati ought to have ignored Lere or sent a small boy to respond to Lere as Abati's assistant.

It was shocking to see Reuben on set with the like of Rufai! Having been Chairman of The Guardian Editorial Board it was a tumbling down to an all-time low! He had squandered the much he got from the Jonathan appointment on an ill fated bid to become Ogun State Dep-Gov and hung out to dry! He needed the crumbs at Obaigbena’s table very badly! Reuben is an intellectually dishonest fellow.

Or you are reacting to the side effect of your medication?

SarkinYarki:
Lere just showed the world how bitter and disoriented he is

Pythagoras001:
do you have an idea what criminal offense rufai was convicted of? or this could be defamation

Traffic offence.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/546570-arise-tv-anchor-found-guilty-of-traffic-offence-fined.html?tztc=1

All these Abati response na wash.

I expect him as a lawyer to seek redreess in court for defamation. and malicious damage ...

Abi the law he read is for yeye buga inside Arise TV studio ni?

UrPapa:
Abati wouldn’t have been in this situation if he was being neutral and didn’t pick sides

He can never be neutral because he has to justify his pay and make his media and political masters happy and satisfied.

Journalism 101 will teach you that the first attribute of a journalist should be neutrality.

But of course in Nigeria, everything goes.

Kobicove:
If you're sure of what you're saying sue him for defamation...that is exactly what I would have done if I were in your position!

Exactly my thought on this case ever since it came up .

At least he is a lawyer and I believe the law he read should not be wasted quoting the Nigerian. constitution every morning on Arise.

But on a serious note, who would have thought a day like this will come when Abati will be doing shalaye left, right and center?

Fellow Nigerians, miracles are on the way.

Abati dey shalaye, no need for all this shalaye.

Eagerly waiting for Mr Leres counter response.


Hahaha.


Leres bad mouth is legendary.

yommen:
You are complaining about a media aid who is doing his job but neglecting the fact someone who is supposed to be a journalist has turned himself to another media aid. You should listen to Lere again. He said a lot and it should be taken serious.

exactly, this is the simple truth some people are shying away from.This is the reason I will choose Seun of channels TV any day anytime.e no carry person matter for head except the suffering Nigerians.But as long as it's political class doing there things , he will just ask both side for their side of the story and move on.

Lere olayinka,is doing his job that is being called for from Ekiti after his former principal no more relevant.Lere also contested under pdp for rep he failed woefully less a thousand votes..i will advise, he should caution himself because this tenure will go.he should go n ask Abati and Adesina how market.
Daniel Bwala has been a smart guy..he has been always wise to choose his word against his former party and principal because no-one knows tomorrow.

ozo13:
there is a comment directly above ur own.we feel the sure thing for Abati to do is to sue lere for defamation.na so e suppose be

You mean every time someone lies against you the next thing is to go to court?
Haba!! This is comedy

Agbegbaorogboye:
Noted
Lere simply lied. But he was aware of the audience he was seeking to entertain

Rufai insisted Abati was sick, eventually, Abati said he wasn’t sick. Lere was right when he told Rufai that “you can’t speak for Abati, you’re not Abati”.

Now speaking for Abattis has made us to be doubting their credibility,abeg ,among them who is lying?

saphiere:
We don hear na

Ur colleagues were saying you wey sick reason you didn't appear on the show. U said u went for book launch. Who we go believe?

if you went to vigil and your friends told your manfriend you went to club ... who people suppose believe

Kobicove:
If you're sure of what you're saying sue him for defamation...that is exactly what I would have done if I were in your position!

The same court that adjudicated on rivers assembly matter that was not before it or the one that threw away the Edo PDP petition against the election of senator okpebolo. It is better to put up a public defense than approach a nigerian court under this APC govt.

yyba:
Shameless man, lere olayinka didn't say you approach WIKE for money.

Good afternoon , I want to learn from you, what did Lere say Rueben and wife seek from Wike ....please educate me

All of these are to take away the attention of Nigerians from the ongoing mess Nigeria has turned into. The issue is the abuse of democracy , tort, bad leadership and failure of Nigeria.

emkz:
This is probably the first time Abati issues a statement to defend himself.

In the past, Abati had described Wike in condescending terms, like saying they collected his lollipop. He also described Wike as rude and showing signs of usurping the president.

Why was it a problem if Wike's media manager attacked Abati?

Abati said Lere Olayinka was not his peer and that he'd await engagement from Wike. That was Abati equating himself to Wike. I think Abati should be aware that Wike is not his peer in politics and the legal profession. Abato held a cabinet level position in Jonathan's government as did Wike. Abati tried to be deputy governor of Ogun State and did not succeed. After serving as local government chairman, minister and governor, Wike is now a minister again and a power broker. Abati cannot boast of these credentials. Abati successfully spoke a sitting president to defeat. Infact, Abati demoted himself by going on Arise News to engage in political gossip on a daily basis. He had a spat with Mary Chinda over her calling him "Reuben" instead of "Dr Abati". He had a spat with Ojy Okpe when she gave him a chance to clarify a stance that Igbos do not sell land to outsiders which he had falsely claimed. He had a spat with guests like a former police commissioner, a former APGA chairman and others.

Abati's ego is too big for journalism. He said Lere was not his peer, but defended himself against Lere's accusations and demanded engagement from Lere's boss. Abati ought to have ignored Lere or sent a small boy to respond to Lere as Abati's assistant.

There will always be a 1st time for everything, their was a time we never knew Wike had a spoke person until wike collapse 🤣 that gave lere a job

Trust me no word on Wike is condescending enough, Abati did not say wike media attack is a problem instead he chose to set the record straight, that was not complain speech.

IF Abati said Lere is not is Peer, well that ia empirically true cos by Age they are not mate and secondly in profession they are not mate ... Do you even know Abati is older that Wike, lere principal so Abati is damn right

Their is no Peer in Politics, it is a very wrong notion. Wike is a powerful politician But in media house today Abati is one powerful name, who pass am sef currently

Spat is naturally as people are meant to disagree, when you earn your respect you can redress how people address you.

Abati address the message and also maximize the opportunity to put Lere in his place, Abati is 59 and lere boss is 57 .. Wike is the one in a better position to disrespect Abati since thats the mission

theredaddy:
There will always be a 1st time for everything, their was a time we never knew Wike had a spoke person until wike collapse 🤣 that gave lere a job

Trust me no word on Wike is condescending enough, Abati did not say wike media attack is a problem instead he chose to set the record straight, that was not complain speech.

IF Abati said Lere is not is Peer, well that empirically true cos by Age they are mate and secondly in profession they are not mate ... Do you even know Abati is older that Wike, lere principal so Abati is damn right

Their is no Peer in Politics, it is a very wrong notion. Wike is a powerful politician But in media house today Abati is one powerful name, who pass am sef currently

Spat is naturally as people are meant to disagree, when you earn your respect you can redress how people address you.

Abati address the message and also maximize the opportunity to put Lere in his place, Abati is 59 and lere boss is 57 .. Wike is the one in a better position to disrespect Abati since thats the mission

By the mere fact that Abati is older than Wike is the reason Abati should not have reduced himself to be gossipping about Wike on air. It is even not cultural. Will you respect an elder who diminishes himself discussing you in bad light? Abati's case is that of he who brings ants-infested firewood home should not be surprised to entertain lizards.

MrMcJay:
As poetic as it may sound, Abati was running mate to a Fugitive.
Someone who was to be arrested by the NDLEA and hid in the toilet, that's who Abati was running for political office with.

The same Abati can now open the four compass points of his mouth to talk about Wike.

Since 2015, Abati has achieved NOTHING politically and professionally. Nothing. Nothing new achievements, no new grounds, no new book, no journals, no records, nothing.

All Abati has achieved since 2015 is that he married a new wife. His third wife.

Who is not a fugitive amongst this current set of politicians. From Pandora people to shikago connect to local wire wire politicians. Nigerians don't learn. Lere is not in any position to talk doe people . He has been out of job for so long that his boss had to recommend him to wike so that he won't rot politically at home cos there can never be a place for him in Ekiti again after fayemi has fumigated the lies he uses to distort the truths.

Don't forget from his and his ogas coven they said buhari has died , and Mrs buhari had to call his boss a mad dog. They are full of propaganda and soon loose it .

What did you approach him for?

emkz:
By the meer fact that Abati is older than Wike is the reason Abati should not have reduced himself to be gossipping about Wike on air. It is even not cultural. Will you respect an elder who diminishes himself discussing you in bad light? Abati's case is that of he who brings ants-infested firewood home should not be surprised to entertain lizards.

LoL ! you speech good english but you dont even meaning, whats Journalism without " Gossip" Abati is paid to analyse and gossip politician for public consumption, so whats your point

Did you say culturally🤣, you couldnt dare use " Morally" cos you Know Wike naa the wrongiest person for that, cultural as you say cant impede journalism and analysis ..

if Abati said anything about Wike thats not true let them set the record straight,

I love how Abati put Lere in his place, Abati naa senior journalist he served Jonathan while Wike served Jonathan wife as boy boy ... Abati see Wike finish naa see finish

Abati calling wike out knows what can happen, he is expecting a big fight, shebi Wike like trouble why is he avoiding Abati directly since when did Wike select trouble

Paramount01:
Rufai insisted Abati was sick, eventually, Abati said he wasn’t sick. Lere was right when he told Rufai that “you can’t speak for Abati, you’re not Abati”.

Now speaking for Abattis has made us to be doubting their credibility,abeg ,among them who is lying?

I think it's preferable to go with Abati's explanation. That's not a big deal. The important thing is that Abati wasn't stopped from anchoring the show as Lere claimed

emkz:
This is probably the first time Abati issues a statement to defend himself.

In the past, Abati had described Wike in condescending terms, like saying they collected his lollipop. He also described Wike as rude and showing signs of usurping the president.

Why was it a problem if Wike's media manager attacked Abati?

Abati said Lere Olayinka was not his peer and that he'd await engagement from Wike. That was Abati equating himself to Wike. I think Abati should be aware that Wike is not his peer in politics and the legal profession. Abato held a cabinet level position in Jonathan's government as did Wike. Abati tried to be deputy governor of Ogun State and did not succeed. After serving as local government chairman, minister and governor, Wike is now a minister again and a power broker. Abati cannot boast of these credentials. Abati successfully spoke a sitting president to defeat. Infact, Abati demoted himself by going on Arise News to engage in political gossip on a daily basis. He had a spat with Mary Chinda over her calling him "Reuben" instead of "Dr Abati". He had a spat with Ojy Okpe when she gave him a chance to clarify a stance that Igbos do not sell land to outsiders which he had falsely claimed. He had a spat with guests like a former police commissioner, a former APGA chairman and others.

Abati's ego is too big for journalism. He said Lere was not his peer, but defended himself against Lere's accusations and demanded engagement from Lere's boss. Abati ought to have ignored Lere or sent a small boy to respond to Lere as Abati's assistant.

Abati is not a career politician like Wike. But in terms of professional life, I think Abati is miles ahead of Wike. Both never practiced the legal profession but at least Abati's journalism career is well regarded while Wike is not known for anything outside politics.

Tareq1105:
Stop displaying stupidity. Can't you read? Even Abati himself admitted that his ex wife went to Wike. Do you know what happened? The steps his ex wife took while Reuben Abati was locked up for weeks by efcc? Were you there,? Have you ever seen Reuben Abati face to face? Why saying what you don't know.

But what Lere said is that Abati and his wife went to beg Wike for bailout
Lere lied

Agbegbaorogboye:
I think it's preferable to go with Abati's explanation. That's not a big deal. The important thing is that Abati wasn't stopped from anchoring the show as Lere claimed

😂 😂 ,no big deal? Foe such a big and alleged reputable station like Arise. Oseni even claimed that he called , whereas he did not ,going by what Abati said,if you claimed no big deal ,how did you expect me to believe what Abati now said about is EfCC case?

The idiomatic expression "To call-in sick ", Is not only used in relation to health issues, it is just a way of pre-informing your place of work that you will be absent from work on a particular day.

saphiere:
We don hear na

Ur colleagues were saying you wey sick reason you didn't appear on the show. U said u went for book launch. Who we go believe?

Abati and Lere Olayinka are definitely not on the same level. far wide apart.

Reuben Abati (PhD) has far more intellectual capital than Wike. He earned a PhD in Literature, A law degree, several A grade IVY league University Degree' s earned.

Wike is one of Nigeria's greatest Political opportunists who believes so much in climbing the back of Political leaders and betraying them only for political gains.

Moving from a Local Government Revenue collector to Minister was tainted with betrayals and alignments that have shown the nature of

emkz:
This is probably the first time Abati issues a statement to defend himself.

In the past, Abati had described Wike in condescending terms, like saying they collected his lollipop. He also described Wike as rude and showing signs of usurping the president.

Why was it a problem if Wike's media manager attacked Abati?

Abati said Lere Olayinka was not his peer and that he'd await engagement from Wike. That was Abati equating himself to Wike. I think Abati should be aware that Wike is not his peer in politics and the legal profession. Abato held a cabinet level position in Jonathan's government as did Wike. Abati tried to be deputy governor of Ogun State and did not succeed. After serving as local government chairman, minister and governor, Wike is now a minister again and a power broker. Abati cannot boast of these credentials. Abati successfully spoke a sitting president to defeat. Infact, Abati demoted himself by going on Arise News to engage in political gossip on a daily basis. He had a spat with Mary Chinda over her calling him "Reuben" instead of "Dr Abati". He had a spat with Ojy Okpe when she gave him a chance to clarify a stance that Igbos do not sell land to outsiders which he had falsely claimed. He had a spat with guests like a former police commissioner, a former APGA chairman and others.

Abati's ego is too big for journalism. He said Lere was not his peer, but defended himself against Lere's accusations and demanded engagement from Lere's boss. Abati ought to have ignored Lere or sent a small boy to respond to Lere as Abati's assistant.

Lanruze:
Abati and Lere Olayinka are definitely not on the same level. far wide apart.

Reuben Abati (PhD) has far more intellectual capital than Wike. He earned a PhD in Literature, A law degree, several A grade IVY league University Degree' s earned.

Wike is one of Nigeria's greatest Political opportunists who believes so much in climbing the back of Political leaders and betraying them only for political gains.

Moving from a Local Government Revenue collector to Minister was tainted with betrayals and alignments that have shown the nature of

No one is doubting Abati's intellectual capital. Whatever way you describe Wike, his political capital can also not be denied.

Abati also tried his hands on politics and did not succeed despite his intellectual capacity for political discussions.

Your comparison of Wike and Abati's paths is like comparing a cardiovascular surgeon with a psychiatrist. If a psychiatrist tries the work of a cardiovascular surgeon, he'd fail and vice versa. Abati failed when he ventured into the domain of Wike. Wike did not venture into Abati's domain because he knew his limitations. Enter Lere Olayinka.

Paramount01:
😂 😂 ,no big deal? Foe such a big and alleged reputable station like Arise. Oseni even claimed that he called , whereas he did not ,going by what Abati said,if you claimed no big deal ,how did you expect me to believe what Abati now said about is EfCC case?

That's your problem. I already told you it is more reasonable to go with Abati's response over that of his colleagues who might have not heard directly from him but were repeating the official position communicated to them. Abati is the person concerned so any other thing said is secondary

Agbegbaorogboye:
You mean every time someone lies against you the next thing is to go to court?
Haba!! This is comedy

hahaha.its a serious allegation and more than a lie.character defamation isn't just a lie sir.

SarkinYarki:
Lere just showed the world how bitter and disoriented he is

Did you read what abbati said " if anyone including an ex partner" meaning his ex wife went to him when he was in EFCC custody to beg for help. And as at that time they were still married.

ozo13:
hahaha.its a serious allegation and more than a lie.character defamation isn't just a lie sir.

Defamation is a legal term for lying against someone
It's basically a lie
Stop acting all technical

yyba:
Shameless man, lere olayinka didn't say you approach WIKE for money.

Mr. Lere did, on live TV. The whole interview with Arise TV is on YouTube.

MrMcJay:
Lere really death with Abati and his Animal Science boy.

Actually he didn't. Mr. Lere was told to share his academic credentials. What happened?