‘Don't ask me such a condescending question' - Moment Sowore clashes with Channels TV presenter

A heated exchange erupted on Friday between African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and Channels Television's Politics Today presenter Seun Okinbaloye. The dispute arose during a discussion about Sowore's recent attack in Ado-Ekiti. Channels TV's presenter posed a question to Sowore, inquiring whether he had provoked the attackers.

Sowore, visibly agitated, rebuked the presenter, asserting that he was the one who was attacked and beaten, not the other way around. He vehemently protested against what he perceived as victim-blaming by the presenter, labeling the question as condescending and insensitive. The presenter, taken aback by Sowore's response, attempted to defuse the situation by explaining that his intent was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the incident.

However, Sowore remained steadfast in his stance, criticizing mainstream media for attempting to minimize the severity of the attack. He accused the police and DSS of seizing the CCTV footage that documented the incident, preventing it from being made public. The intense confrontation, which lasted approximately two minutes, quickly made its way onto social media platforms, drawing a diverse range of reactions from Nigerians.

While some individuals commended Sowore for his outspoken defense, others defended the presenter's role in asking challenging questions. The viral video has garnered significant attention on X and Facebook, spawning thousands of comments and sparking further debate about the incident.