Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has openly criticised Arise Television broadcaster, Rufai Oseni, in a video that has been widely shared on social media.
In the footage, Edochie challenged Oseni’s credibility in holding political figures accountable on live television. He referred to a previous incident in Lagos in which the journalist was allegedly apprehended for driving on a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane.
“Is this not the same Rufai Oseni that was caught driving on BRT lane?” Edochie asked.
“When officials caught you, instead of apologising, you were shouting, ‘Do you know who I am? I’m going to call the governor of Lagos State.’”
According to the actor, Oseni only offered an apology after a video of the confrontation appeared online.
“If not because somebody had a video, you could not even apologise. If there was no video, what would have happened?” he said.
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Edochie also took issue with what he described as the anchor’s attitude toward guests during interviews.
“How can you invite somebody and make the guest uncomfortable?” Edochie queried.
“If a guest is not comfortable, the first thing you do is apologise and make the guest feel at ease. How can you tell a guest that if they’re not comfortable, they are free to walk out of the studio?”
Continuing his criticism, the actor condemned what he characterised as a combative style of journalism.
“You are insulting people on national TV. You’re a very disrespectful person. That is not journalism,” he said.
Edochie further used the opportunity to show support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling on Nigerians to show respect for the country’s leader and allow his government more time to deliver.
“Jagaban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the President of Nigeria, whether you like it or not. He is our President, you must respect him,” he stated. “The man just came in. Give him time. Rome was not built in a day.”
