Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has publicly criticised Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni in a viral video circulating on social media.
In the clip, Edochie questioned Oseni’s moral authority to challenge political leaders and guests on national television, referencing a past incident in Lagos where the broadcaster was reportedly caught 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.’”
He alleged that Oseni only apologised after a video of the incident surfaced online, suggesting that without the footage, the matter might have been handled differently.
The actor also accused the Arise TV presenter of being disrespectful to 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?”
Edochie further described Oseni’s on-air style as confrontational, stating that journalism should not involve insulting guests on national television.
Defending Bola Tinubu, the actor urged critics to show respect to the President and allow his administration more time.
“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 said, adding that the government should be given time to deliver on its promises.
