Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni comments that any presidential candidate who considers themselves “too big” to grant television interviews will not serve Nigerians effectively. In posts on X, Oseni argues that leaders who refuse engagement with the media are detached from citizens and are unlikely to provide democratic accountability, particularly when interviews and debates are expected. He links avoidance of television appearances and debates to a wider lack of connection with the public that such candidates intend to govern.
His remarks come as Nigerians look ahead to the 2027 general elections, in which voters will elect a President, governors, and lawmakers at national and state levels. One outlet notes that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has already published information on presidential candidates and their running mates. The reporting presents Oseni’s statement as a caution to voters and candidates regarding participation in public discourse ahead of the election cycle.
