Prominent Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has taken a strong stance against Arise TV presenter Rufai Oseni regarding his recent behaviour towards guests on the show.
Oseni's clash with Jesutega Onokpasa, a leading member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), during a show on Monday stirred controversy.
During the interview, Oseni and Onokpasa disagreed over President Bola Tinubu's decision to remove fuel subsidies and the overall economic situation in Nigeria. This contentious exchange prompted widespread reactions, particularly from supporters of the current administration, who accused Oseni of displaying bias.
In response to these developments, Yul Edochie posted a video on his Instagram account in which he did not mince words in expressing his disapproval of Oseni's behaviour. He urged Oseni to refrain from speaking and labelled him as disrespectful. Edochie also raised concerns about Oseni's actions, highlighting an incident where Oseni was caught driving in a BRT lane in Lagos and initially failed to apologise until video evidence surfaced.
Edochie remarked, "My friend, shut up and sit down! I'm talking to you! You have no right; you don't have any moral justification to speak where people with integrity are having a conversation! You are uttering nonsense on national television, and you come across as a very disrespectful person, showing no regard for the laws of this country."
He continued, "If, by some chance, someone like you were to become president, you would not be any different from others. Are you not the same person captured driving in a BRT lane? You didn't even offer an apology until video evidence surfaced. Imagine the other instances we haven't seen. Who taught you journalism? The first lesson should have been to respect your guests."
Edochie emphasized, "You are not superior to anyone out there. You are very disrespectful, and you need to learn the fundamentals of journalism. Insulting people on national television is unwarranted. Rufai Oseni, you are not superior to any Nigerian."
Yul Edochie's critique serves as a reminder of the importance of respectful discourse and fair treatment of guests on national television, reflecting broader concerns about the conduct of media personalities during public discussions.
