According to a recent statement by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni has come under criticism over what Bwala described as bias and confrontational conduct during the station’s Morning Show programme.
Bwala made the allegations in a post on X while reacting to what he described as Oseni’s repeated criticism of the Tinubu administration and his perceived sympathy towards supporters of Peter Obi.
The presidential aide alleged that the anchor frequently raises questions during discussions without having satisfactory answers to similar issues when they are directed back at him. He also accused Oseni of becoming confrontational during such exchanges.
“The Obidient guy on the morning show would ask a question he doesn’t have answers to himself, and when you flip back the question to him he will start shouting and fighting. Click baiters,” Bwala wrote.
He further claimed that the administration’s reported achievements were frustrating the television host because, in his view, they could affect Obi’s prospects ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
“The progress of this administration is tormenting him because it is reducing the chances of his principal Peter Obi,” he claimed.
Bwala also accused Oseni of frequently engaging in heated exchanges with guests and fellow presenters on the programme while allegedly showing different treatment towards Obi and individuals associated with the former Anambra State governor.
“He fights everybody; guests, fellow anchors such as Dr Abati, Rotus Odiri etc, except Peter Obi @PeterObi and Obidients in their show like Ayo Mairo. The bias and narcissism is off the chat,” he alleged.
The presidential aide concluded his criticism by predicting that Oseni could eventually direct similar criticism towards the management of the media organisation where he works.
“Sooner than later the bulldog would turn to his employer, you heard it here first,” Bwala wrote.
Bwala’s comments have added to the ongoing political exchanges involving journalists, politicians and public commentators as the country moves closer to the 2027 general elections.
The remarks also reflect the increasingly heated debate surrounding the performance of the Tinubu administration and the political prospects of opposition figures, particularly Peter Obi. As political activities intensify, disagreements between government representatives and media personalities are expected to continue generating public attention.