- Rufai Oseni, co-host of Arise News “Morning Show,” challenged Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun regarding the extensive security detail for Seyi Tinubu.
- The challenge was made during a live television segment.
- Oseni’s remarks were in response to Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka’s criticism of the large security convoy for Seyi Tinubu.
Arise News “Morning Show” co-host Rufai Oseni has openly challenged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the heavy security assigned to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.
Oseni issued the challenge on live television while reacting to comments by Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, who recently criticised the size of the security convoy accompanying Seyi despite rising insecurity across the country.
In a viral broadcast, Oseni questioned the justification for such protection when kidnappings and violent attacks continue to threaten ordinary Nigerians daily.
GistLover had earlier reported Soyinka’s remarks, in which the world-renowned writer condemned the “excessive” security around the president’s son, calling it inappropriate at a time when citizens remain vulnerable.
Responding to the controversy, Oseni accused security agencies of misusing public resources for the benefit of political families. Using the expression “Dem nor born am well,” he dared authorities to attempt reducing Seyi’s security detail.
His fiery comments and street-style phrasing quickly ignited widespread debate online.
Co-host Dr. Reuben Abati and other anchors were present during the discussion.
The programme also referenced human rights activist Omoyele Sowore’s claim that Seyi Tinubu allegedly wields more influence than Nigeria’s top security chiefs.
In his posts on Instagram and Facebook, Sowore wrote:
“Seyi Tinubu ordered the detention of NANS President Atiku Abubakar Isah by the DSS for months after he was allegedly brutalised by Seyi Tinubu’s thugs. It took intense pressure and sustained intervention to secure his release. Seyi Tinubu wield more power than the IGP, CDS, DSS, and NSA combined, #an unelected authority operating above the law.”
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Read some comments below:
@folatush01:”I’m not supporting the government o but hope the words rufai is using is not that hard for a igp that them no born am well for me rufai should be professional he always forget his job do you have personal beef with seyi or the igp? If not for hate why will u say they should withdraw security for a whole president son like how??”
@ndubass:”The IGP works for Presido Na. Haba😂😂😂”
@statefilmz_:”E be like dem no nominate baba person for Ambassador lol 😂😂!! Script wun change lol 😂😂😂”
@benny.chuks.9:”This is the same country they keep telling us to have hopes. The journey is not even started yet 😂😂😂😂😂”
@olakanmi200:”I don’t understand rufai and the rest. Is Seyi not member of the first family again? He is entitled to police, DSS even Amotekun as security. O ga ooo.”
@michael_neft_properties_abuja:”Na only for Africa individuals dey more powerful than institutions of the govt, the people y’all claimed spoilt Africa donee practice such embarrassing politics”
