2027: ‘Sit at your father’s house if you don’t want to debate’ – Oseni fires Tinubu, Atiku, others
Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has criticised President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other political candidates, including Peter Obi, over their failure to present campaign manifestos and participate in presidential debates ahead of the 2027 general election. Oseni described the situation as an insult to Nigerians, accusing politicians across party…
Rufai Oseni, the anchor of Arise Television's Morning Show, has harshly criticized President Bola Tinubu, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other political contenders for not submitting campaign manifestos or participating in presidential debates before the 2027 general election. Oseni deemed this lack of transparency an insult to the Nigerian populace, accusing politicians across the spectrum of focusing on personal jabs rather than presenting viable solutions to the nation's problems.
During a Wednesday segment of Arise Television's Morning Show, Oseni implored political parties and candidates to make their manifestos accessible and establish a clear timetable for future debates. He lamented the candidates' lack of dedication to debating their ideas and policies in front of the Nigerian electorate. Oseni questioned the absence of a publicly announced debate schedule, insisting that Nigerians deserved to know the candidates' plans for governing the country.
The broadcaster cited South Korea as a country that mandates presidential debates, urging Nigeria to follow suit to ensure candidates are held accountable for their policy proposals. Oseni accused politicians of resorting to insults and personal attacks instead of offering solutions to the country's economic and security challenges. He expressed concern that both the ruling party and the opposition were failing to meet public expectations, despite the critical role of a robust opposition in a democratic system.
Oseni also challenged the policy proposals put forward by the political candidates, specifically the debate surrounding the removal of petrol subsidies. He questioned how the candidates intended to implement their promises and called on them to publish their manifestos within the next week. He insisted that Nigerians needed clear policy positions rather than excuses and political exchanges. Oseni urged the candidates to sit at their father's house if they refuse to debate.
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