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By Mamcoker Decode

Let me start with a truth that many of us who follow Nigerian political discourse already know: I do not always agree with Rufai Oseni’s approach on Arise TV. In fact, I strongly believe that he displays a clear bias against the All Progressives Congress (APC). His tone, questions, and commentary often seem to lean in one direction, and that’s fair criticism in any open society.

However, where I draw the line — and where I believe many critics miss the point — is in questioning Rufai’s right to be called a journalist simply because he studied Animal Anatomy at the university. That argument is both shallow and irrelevant in today’s media ecosystem.

Journalism is not exclusively defined by what you studied in school. Many of the world’s most respected journalists came from non-journalism backgrounds — law, history, engineering, and yes, even the sciences. What matters is integrity, curiosity, commitment to truth, and the courage to ask tough questions. Rufai, for all his imperfections, checks these boxes far more often than many who hold degrees in Mass Communication but practice access journalism.

Now let’s address another criticism — his use of the phrase “I put it to you.” Some argue that it’s confrontational or theatrical. But again, this is ignorance at work. That phrase is a classic journalistic tool used to confront interviewees with direct accountability. It’s not an insult; it’s a technique. It exists in the vocabulary of tough interviews — from BBC’s HardTalk to CNN’s Amanpour. It forces clarity. It demands honesty. And Rufai uses it effectively, especially when public figures try to evade straight answers.

As frustrating as Rufai might be — and he can be frustrating — one thing is sure: his fiercest critics would be the first to praise him if he turned his sharp questions toward their political enemies. And that’s the irony. They don’t hate him because he’s unprofessional; they dislike him because he’s not on their side.

Truth be told, in a media landscape where many journalists behave like praise-singers, Rufai Oseni stands out because he dares to challenge power — regardless of who holds it. That may be inconvenient, but it is journalism in its purest form.

So, ask yourself: is it better to have a journalist who studied Animal Anatomy but questions power — or a communications graduate who dances around the truth?
#RufaiOseni
#JournalismInNigeria
#PressFreedom
#IStandWithRufai
#MediaAccountability
#AriseTV
#NigerianPolitics
#TruthToPower
#AskTheHardQuestions
#BiasOrBoldness
#NigerianMedia
#PoliticalJournalism
#RufaiSpeaks
#MamcokerDecode

Yeah, sometimes Rufai can be too confrontation when quizzing his panel, which sometimes I find it unpleasant, most especially when he wants to ascertain a fact or his act of interjecting interviewees.

However, I like his style of joutnalism and the boldness he displays when quizzing the political class shenanigan

Citizen journalists are emerging as the foremost voices in news reporting because traditional career journalists have failed to uphold a clear set of ethical standards. The significance of paper qualifications is fading; what truly matters are skills, experience, and tangible results that define merit.

Muddy18:
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By Mamcoker Decode

Let me start with a truth that many of us who follow Nigerian political discourse already know: I do not always agree with Rufai Oseni’s approach on Arise TV. In fact, I strongly believe that he displays a clear bias against the All Progressives Congress (APC). His tone, questions, and commentary often seem to lean in one direction, and that’s fair criticism in any open society.

However, where I draw the line — and where I believe many critics miss the point — is in questioning Rufai’s right to be called a journalist simply because he studied Animal Anatomy at the university. That argument is both shallow and irrelevant in today’s media ecosystem.

Journalism is not exclusively defined by what you studied in school. Many of the world’s most respected journalists came from non-journalism backgrounds — law, history, engineering, and yes, even the sciences. What matters is integrity, curiosity, commitment to truth, and the courage to ask tough questions. Rufai, for all his imperfections, checks these boxes far more often than many who hold degrees in Mass Communication but practice access journalism.

Now let’s address another criticism — his use of the phrase “I put it to you.” Some argue that it’s confrontational or theatrical. But again, this is ignorance at work. That phrase is a classic journalistic tool used to confront interviewees with direct accountability. It’s not an insult; it’s a technique. It exists in the vocabulary of tough interviews — from BBC’s HardTalk to CNN’s Amanpour. It forces clarity. It demands honesty. And Rufai uses it effectively, especially when public figures try to evade straight answers.

As frustrating as Rufai might be — and he can be frustrating — one thing is sure: his fiercest critics would be the first to praise him if he turned his sharp questions toward their political enemies. And that’s the irony. They don’t hate him because he’s unprofessional; they dislike him because he’s not on their side.

Truth be told, in a media landscape where many journalists behave like praise-singers, Rufai Oseni stands out because he dares to challenge power — regardless of who holds it. That may be inconvenient, but it is journalism in its purest form.

So, ask yourself: is it better to have a journalist who studied Animal Anatomy but questions power — or a communications graduate who dances around the truth?
#RufaiOseni
#JournalismInNigeria
#PressFreedom
#IStandWithRufai
#MediaAccountability
#AriseTV
#NigerianPolitics
#TruthToPower
#AskTheHardQuestions
#BiasOrBoldness
#NigerianMedia
#PoliticalJournalism
#RufaiSpeaks
#MamcokerDecode

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