‘He can’t push Obi’s agenda’ – Presidency reacts to Olayinka, Oseni clash on Arise TV

Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has reacted to the face-off between Lere Olayinka, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike’s spokesman and Arise Television’s anchor, Rufai Oseni.

Bwala said Oseni would find it difficult to push the agenda of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 election.

Trouble started when Oseni asked Olayinka about some corruption issues, and the minister’s spokesman refused to respond.

Aggrieved by Olayinka’s response, Oseni’s fellow anchor, Ayo Mario, ended the interview session abruptly.

Reacting in a post on X, Bwala wrote: “The Obidient anchors (@ruffydfire and @ayomairoese) on Arise News morning show would find it tough to push Peter Obi’s agenda this election cycle because they have been found out.

“No objectivity, double standard and blackmail are their central motivating factors. It is either you remain objective and avoid blackmail, or you will be forced to end interviews abruptly.

“The wind don blow, and we dey see. Thank you @OlayinkaLere for holding them to account.”