During a Tuesday appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, former Edo State Governor and current Senator for Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, playfully called out the show’s anchor, Rufai Oseni, for what he described as persistent one-sided criticism. Oshiomhole remarked that he watches the program regularly and feels Oseni consistently punches in a single direction during interviews. He added, half in jest, that he looks forward to the day they meet face to face.
The senator’s comment came as part of a broader discussion about his recent altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The dispute centers on revisions to the Senate Standing Orders, with Oshiomhole arguing that all lawmakers should be fully included in decisions affecting internal procedures. He has been vocal about his stance that the amendment process was handled without proper consultation, leading to unnecessary friction within the chambers.
Oshiomhole’s lighthearted jab at Oseni highlights the often tense but occasionally humorous exchanges between Nigerian politicians and media personalities. Despite the accusation of being ‘fought’ on air, the tone remained cordial, reflecting the complex relationship between public figures and the press.