Rufai Oseni and the burden of objectivity

Rufai Oseni, a journalist and co-anchor of ARISE Television's Morning Show, has sparked debate about his questioning style and objectivity. According to Punch, an analysis has been conducted on Oseni's style, questioning whether his tough approach is biased or necessary for holding power accountable in Nigerian journalism. Premium Times notes that a journalist must avoid completing the argument for a guest or forcing personal opinions on viewers to maintain objectivity.

Oseni has made public statements about the performance of former governor Peter Obi. He claimed that poverty increased in Anambra State during Obi's administration, citing data from the National Bureau of Statistics. According to Oseni, poverty rose from the high 40 percent range to over 50 percent. He also acknowledged some achievements, such as Anambra moving from 26th to first position in WAEC performance.

Oseni's comments have highlighted the challenges of balancing tough questioning with objectivity in journalism. Daily Post Nigeria and Premium Times both emphasize the importance of journalists resisting the temptation to impose their personal opinions on viewers.

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