On May 2, 2025, Lere Olayinka, spokesperson for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, stirred controversy with a pointed question directed at media personality Rufai Oseni.
This came after Oseni announced on X that he would be interviewing Abia State Governor Alex Otti. Olayinka asked, “Did you use your own money to go to Abia, sleep in a hotel, and come back to Lagos? I want to check something.”
Here is what he wrote on his official X handle
The query, posted at today appeared to question the financial independence of Oseni’s trip, hinting at potential external influence in his journalistic work.
Oseni, a prominent current affairs host on Arise TV, is no stranger to scrutiny. Known for his direct interviewing style, he has faced both praise and criticism. A 2025 Tekedia article defended Oseni, describing his approach as candid and necessary for holding leaders accountable, especially amidst Nigeria’s economic challenges like fuel price hikes and forex issues.
However, Olayinka’s question reignites debates about media ethics in political reporting, particularly given his own history of clashing with Oseni on Arise TV Yesterday As Reported By PUNCH.
Governor Alex Otti, who assumed office in 2023 as Abia’s first Labour Party governor after a competitive election, has been a focal point of political discourse.
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