‘You Must Treat Me With Respect’ – Oshiomhole Blasts Rufai Oseni During Heated Live TV Interview

‘You Must Treat Me With Respect’ – Oshiomhole Blasts Rufai Oseni During Heated Live TV Interview

 

Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has engaged in a heated exchange with Arise Television presenter, Rufai Oseni, during a live appearance on the station’s Morning Show.

 

The confrontation occurred on Friday, October 30, 2026, when Oseni questioned the senator about political developments involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and President Bola Tinubu’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia.

 

Oshiomhole, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), became visibly displeased with the presenter’s questioning style, accusing him of repeatedly interrupting his responses instead of allowing him to address the issues raised.

 

The senator insisted that Oseni had asked several questions and should give him sufficient time to respond before introducing further questions or challenging his explanations.

 

During the heated exchange, Oshiomhole warned the presenter against what he described as a practice of asking questions and answering them himself.

 

“I won’t allow you to continue with this tradition of speak to yourself and answer yourself. You asked three questions and I will reply them. And you have no right to interrupt when I am replying,” the senator said.

 

He further called on the presenter to observe what he described as international best practices in conducting television interviews.

 

“Let’s agree on international best practices. You must have the patience to listen to my answer. And you must treat me as a guest with respect,” Oshiomhole added.

 

The former Edo governor also challenged Oseni, declaring: “Rufai, I am very ready for you.”

 

The disagreement reportedly centred on questions concerning Wike’s political activities, Uzodimma’s position and the President’s foreign trip.

 

Oshiomhole subsequently defended the relationship between Tinubu and Wike, rejecting suggestions that the FCT minister was receiving preferential treatment within the President’s political circle.

 

The exchange comes amid increasing political discussions and controversies surrounding the Tinubu administration as political parties and prominent figures begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

It also follows another heated encounter between Oseni and APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on the same programme on October 27, during which the two disagreed over the President’s campaign remarks in Kaduna and the country’s economic situation.

 

The latest confrontation has once again brought attention to the often-contentious relationship between political officeholders and television journalists during live interviews.

 

‘You Must Treat Me With Respect’ – Oshiomhole Blasts Rufai Oseni During Heated Live TV Interview