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Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! - Politics (5) - Nairaland

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Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Konjiboii: 12:56am On Oct 08, 2025
Nigeria politicians with god complex ehn, power hungry in every way, small power like this they will be forming Voltron.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Jorussia(m): 12:58am On Oct 08, 2025
DukeofLAGOS:
Baba sincerely u are d one dat is ignorant here not rufai ..going by d indices as at the time he made dat robust statement he was correct 💯
Only very few ppl like rufai and other social critics and expert have been able to shape their rascality a bit leading to this dimension of failure we still have on ground could have derailed more than this if all mouth are locked up or locked down however d case may b
What indices are u referring to?When crude oil production was 1.4mbpd from less than 1mbpd prior to Jan 2025? When refined PMS importation was greatly reduced? Dangote refinery and the govt signed naira for crude initiative few weeks before Rufai made that statement,so what on earth was going to make naira to USD fx be #2500?

Rufai Oseni has turned himself into something I am beginning to despise.I later discovered he is a known Peter Obi supporter who despises everything about the current govt and the person of PBAT.I personally, preferred either Osibanjo or Amaechi to emerge as APC flag bearer in 2022,As PBAT emerged as president in 2023 I moved on and i expect Rufai to move on from 2023.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by KillahPriest: 1:05am On Oct 08, 2025
Jorussia:
I think this rufai oseni guy need to calm down and stop attempting to always force people to accept his submissions.I blame Umahi for coming to a station like arise TV to engage with somebody like rufai who thinks he knows everything the economy and governance.

Umahi should employ somebody like lere olayinka to engage with people like rufai on his behalf.I used to be a fan of rufai, because I love media interrogating govt and policies of govt.I can't remember when I tune in to NTA.However, Rufai said something in January this year that changed my attitude towards him.He said according to his sources of economists,the naira to USD fx for this year is going to be #2500.I was like is this guy real?Crude oil production was like 1.4mbpd from around 900k in May 2023.From that day I knew the guy was empty and his aim is to demarket the government and misinform the public.
stick to topics you're conversant with cool
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by jojothaiv(m): 1:55am On Oct 08, 2025
I like the way that the group of dry and suffer heads tried to downplay the whole thing and quickly forget that mutual respect and accountability isn't a Nigerian politician thing.

They should continue with it.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by OracleJay411: 2:12am On Oct 08, 2025
D00msDay:
Did u watch the interview?
I DONT WATCH ANYTHING RUFAI. I dont want to. I dont need to. I stoppee watching for almost 2 yrs now. I just see clips like this cos i know Rufai is bias and uncultured
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by obi4eze(m): 2:19am On Oct 08, 2025
angry
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by decub: 2:30am On Oct 08, 2025
helinues:
Rufai can't be rude to people and be thinking he's always right. His question is not logical.

When you budget for a road project, there are unseen things in the initial plans, that's why the budget is always over estimated

For example, there are new linking roads to the Lagos Calabar coastal highway which wasn't in the initial plan
In as much as I am not a fan of Rufai, I could exempt his ignorance of what is obtainable in the construction industry since it's not his field.

That said, Umahi could have answered the question intelligently by teaching him the ABCs and made it seem like he (Rufai) should have known.

That's the best way to outsmart unintelligent questions.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by freshboi88: 2:51am On Oct 08, 2025
Jorussia:
I think this rufai oseni guy need to calm down and stop attempting to always force people to accept his submissions.I blame Umahi for coming to a station like arise TV to engage with somebody like rufai who thinks he knows everything the economy and governance.

Umahi should employ somebody like lere olayinka to engage with people like rufai on his behalf.I used to be a fan of rufai, because I love media interrogating govt and policies of govt.I can't remember when I tune in to NTA.However, Rufai said something in January this year that changed my attitude towards him.He said according to his sources of economists,the naira to USD fx for this year is going to be #2500.I was like is this guy real?Crude oil production was like 1.4mbpd from around 900k in May 2023.From that day I knew the guy was empty and his aim is to demarket the government and misinform the public.
Umahi works for the Nigerian people and he is answerable to every tax paying Nigerian.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Amarachieze(m): 3:06am On Oct 08, 2025
adecz:
Another fake "professor" from
Eastern Nigeria again??


These people love academic titles, but
generally don't like going to school. They
prefer business of buying and selling.


You can't eat your cake and have it.
Uneducated illiterate talking. Most of the traders have a higher educational qualifications than you. Check Nigerian school enrolment at any level by state or region and see how stupid you sounded
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Amarachieze(m): 3:16am On Oct 08, 2025
Umahi is actually a professor in many fields - not just engineering. At least the video clip shows he is professor of arrogance and self glory.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by kennethesan(m): 3:20am On Oct 08, 2025
Defending the barbaric spending of this administration can be very difficult... So it is understable Minister. Lol.. That you are taking a simple question personal...

They always come in to fight Rufai so even his simple questions are blown up....
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by kennethesan(m): 3:27am On Oct 08, 2025
Correct, no doubt.

But the Minister should have just given the figures quoted then back up with this your analysis. Simple.

Rufai isn't rude, you can see that the Minister already bottled up against him before this interview. They have had encounters and that's why you see Rufai behaving that way.

helinues:
Rufai can't be rude to people and be thinking he's always right. His question is not logical.

When you budget for a road project, there are unseen things in the initial plans, that's why the budget is always over estimated

For example, there are new linking roads to the Lagos Calabar coastal highway which wasn't in the initial plan
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Iamzik: 3:28am On Oct 08, 2025
helinues:
Rufai can't be rude to people and be thinking he's always right. His question is not logical.

When you budget for a road project, there are unseen things in the initial plans, that's why the budget is always over estimated

For example, there are new linking roads to the Lagos Calabar coastal highway which wasn't in the initial plan
So why can't the minister explain that Just like you did here? It's very simple...he believes he is not accountable to Nigerians. Was it t this same loud mouth that told security to drag a lady out after taking her land and refusing to compensate her?

Is umahi speaking to rufai or to Nigerians? Rufai or not He is rude and arrogant and I pity those of you supporting so called leaders to behave like this
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by FutureFocus: 3:35am On Oct 08, 2025
helinues:
Rufai can't be rude to people and be thinking he's always right. His question is not logical.

When you budget for a road project, there are unseen things in the initial plans, that's why the budget is always over estimated

For example, there are new linking roads to the Lagos Calabar coastal highway which wasn't in the initial plan
Apart from that, cost of constructing road in a swampy terrain is not same with as cost of in the desert terrain
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Iamzik: 3:36am On Oct 08, 2025
OracleJay411:
I DONT WATCH ANYTHING RUFAI. I dont want to. I dont need to. I stoppee watching for almost 2 yrs now. I just see clips like this cos i know Rufai is bias and uncultured
Your statement also shows that you don't like him already so you can't be objective in your ju*dgement once you hear R*ufai name. Why do Nigerians Always look down on anybody that attempts to hold leaders accountable yet you say you want Nigeria to be great
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Helinuss: 3:38am On Oct 08, 2025
mallamu:
Omahi is really proud man. The same man who told us he was a billionaire at 25. Person wey I know reach house . Abi no be deacon dave again for Christ Embassy that year? So arrogant.
Is he still attending christ embassy abi e don fall out?
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by ExudeLoveToAll: 3:41am On Oct 08, 2025
AndroBlaze:
Do we have any civil engineers here?

I don't like trusting politicians though I must admit I see some sense in why cost per km could be misleading in a project that needs to pass through different states and terrains.

Is cost per km a bit of a silly question?

Please experienced civil engineers, help us out.
Cost per kilometer can be averaged, note the terrain where the road is passing is fairly similar and the cost variations won't be much. The question is in order.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Thunderfayamods: 4:08am On Oct 08, 2025
Broveens42:
Typical of black people, always shutting down interviewers ... Sometimes I wonder what we define as education...

Question: What is the costs for xx kilometer of road
Intelligent response: in the course of construction, engineers experienced minor land slides, and other difficulties, leading to incurred costs
The incurred costs can't be determined at the moment
Go and check how many times Trump has shutdown press men during interviews maybe you will stop inferior.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Love800(m): 4:10am On Oct 08, 2025
He read animal science!
How then did he became a journalist?
smtx:
The question of Oseni Rufai's journalistic style and efficacy is frequently raised due to his impactful interviews. He possesses a notable ability to penetrate the guarded facades of high-profile leaders who often carry significant political ego. Regardless of his formal academic background Animal Science , his approach consistently demonstrates a mastery of sharp, direct questioning that dismantles carefully constructed political narratives. His success lies in his capacity to hold people in power strictly accountable, a role that often leaves political figures visibly challenged and struggling to maintain their composure in the face of rigorous public scrutiny...see Umahi talking about Professor in practice, someone needs to explain that to me please.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by koladata(m): 4:35am On Oct 08, 2025
And the guy is even reducing their rating, they don't even know, seun scold the people too but he doesn't go this route of being rude. Tell someone old enough to be your father "keep quiet"
helinues:
Rufai can't be rude to people and be thinking he's always right. His question is not logical.

When you budget for a road project, there are unseen things in the initial plans, that's why the budget is always over estimated

For example, there are new linking roads to the Lagos Calabar coastal highway which wasn't in the initial plan
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by siaco(m): 4:49am On Oct 08, 2025
LARRYOBRAIN:
Hope Rufai too will not jump from the window?
In our culture, we respect elders; whether you are a journalist, it does not change the narrative
Where has Rufai disrespected Professor Umahi 🤣🤣?
Seriously we deserve the kind of leaders we have in this country with this your mentality.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by LARRYOBRAIN(m): 4:57am On Oct 08, 2025
Why don't you become one with your mentality and let's see what you can do
siaco:
Where has Rufai disrespected Professor Umahi 🤣🤣?
Seriously we deserve the kind of leaders we have in this country with this your mentality.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Bahamas95(m): 4:59am On Oct 08, 2025
See people wey some dummies dey regard as leaders.

He said "You're too small" over a million times, that's pride. He doesn't even know the meaning of the word "professor" he claimed to be. He just siddan for chair dey cap nonsense!
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by LARRYOBRAIN(m): 5:00am On Oct 08, 2025
Who is older? There is a way you can ask questions respectively and sensibly, why is he always asking questions arrogantly.
Helinuse:
Between he and Rufai, who is older?

Well I know the source of your comment sha
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Amumaigwe: 5:12am On Oct 08, 2025
helinues:
Rufai can't be rude to people and be thinking he's always right. His question is not logical.

When you budget for a road project, there are unseen things in the initial plans, that's why the budget is always over estimated

For example, there are new linking roads to the Lagos Calabar coastal highway which wasn't in the initial plan
So having done over 30km of the coastal road, so Umahi cannot calculate average cost per km and answer the dimple question? He is obviously hiding something.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by michlins(m): 5:17am On Oct 08, 2025
helinues:
Rufai can't be rude to people and be thinking he's always right. His question is not logical.

When you budget for a road project, there are unseen things in the initial plans, that's why the budget is always over estimated

For example, there are new linking roads to the Lagos Calabar coastal highway which wasn't in the initial plan
then the minister should simply explain that to him instead of shouting anyhow. The minister is a public servant and should be ready to entertain the public. The public is people from different walks of life and brain capabilities
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by Helinuse: 5:27am On Oct 08, 2025
LARRYOBRAIN:
Who is older? There is a way you can ask questions respectively and sensibly, why is he always asking questions arrogantly.
A guilty man even refers to the voice of the judge as “arrogant.”

If you are innocent, that won’t be arrogant.
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by AntiChristian: 5:30am On Oct 08, 2025
The respect these elites politicians have for Seun Okinbaloye is different from what they have for Rufai Oseni.

Why?

The same questions Rufai asked Seun would have asked same in a better, elated and dignity way even by praising the guest in some way just to make him talk!

Journalism is different from Animal science!
Re: Umahi Clashes With Arise Tv’s Rufai Oseni Live On Air: Who Are You? Keep Quiet! by yommen: 5:34am On Oct 08, 2025
helinues:
Rufai can't be rude to people and be thinking he's always right. His question is not logical.

When you budget for a road project, there are unseen things in the initial plans, that's why the budget is always over estimated

For example, there are new linking roads to the Lagos Calabar coastal highway which wasn't in the initial plan
I'm surprised virtually everyone is supporting Rufai. Why is it that it is only Rufai that always has issues with his interviewee? Seun Okinbaloye does similar job but he is always calm about it. Seun will eventually politely ask the most difficult of the questions without getting confrontational. Why it is always the same traffic offender Rufai?
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