Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the recent Presidential Media Chat participant selection, addressing public reactions about notable media personalities’ absence from the event.
In a message shared on his X social media account, the former legislator responded to criticisms about the exclusion of certain journalists from the presidential engagement. “Some people are not happy that Seun and Rufai were not invited to the President Media Chat. The program was called chat not interrogation,” Sani stated.
His comment appears to reference well-known journalists Seun Okinbaloye and Rufai Oseni, both recognized for their direct questioning styles during political interviews. The former senator’s remarks suggest a distinction between the intended format of the presidential interaction and the more robust questioning style associated with these journalists.
The statement comes amid public discourse about the selection criteria for participants in presidential media engagements, with some Nigerians expressing concern about the perceived exclusion of journalists known for their challenging interview approaches.
Sani’s observation highlights the ongoing debate about media access to presidential communications and the nature of executive accountability to the press. His commentary adds to broader discussions about press freedom and the relationship between government leadership and media practitioners in Nigeria.
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