Arise News presenter Oseni Rufai says he will continue speaking “truth to power” after a heated on-air altercation involving Lere Olayinka, a media aide connected to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Rufai makes the pledge in a post on his verified X account, in which he also expresses gratitude for public support.
The dispute happened during Friday’s edition of “The Morning Show,” where Rufai challenged Olayinka on questions about the inclusion of former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu in a presidential campaign council despite corruption allegations. Nigerian Eye reports that Olayinka refused to answer and objected to Rufai’s use of a Yoruba phrase, leading to the interview being cut short. Daily Post Nigeria similarly frames the event as an altercation after which Rufai renewed his commitment to holding leaders accountable.
Across the accounts, both outlets link Rufai’s vow to the same television incident and emphasize his stated intention to continue confronting perceived injustice, though they differ mainly in detail about the specific exchange and its immediate cause.
