'Telling truth is disrespect in Nigeria' - Rufai Oseni defends journalistic style

Nigerian journalist Rufai Oseni, an anchor for Arise News, has criticized the country's politicians for their intolerance towards truth and their tendency to view speaking the truth as a form of disrespect. In a recent interview, Oseni expressed his disdain for the political class, which he believes weaponizes respect as a means to silence those who dare to challenge their narrative.

According to Oseni, when citizens speak candidly about the hardships, insecurity, and poor governance plaguing the nation, politicians perceive it as a personal affront. The broadcaster went on to argue that when these same politicians fail to deliver for their constituents, they instead celebrate their failure as a sign of successful leadership.

Oseni's concerns are rooted in the reality of Nigeria's current situation. Inflation is on the rise, and the country is grappling with increasing insecurity. Despite these pressing issues, Oseni maintains that when journalists ask tough questions, politicians respond with anger, labeling them as rude or disrespectful.

Until Nigerians demand accountability from their leaders and cease to celebrate politicians who have little to show for their time in office, Oseni asserts that the country will continue to be stuck in a cyclical pattern of failure and disappointment. He emphasizes that telling the truth remains a fundamental right, and disrespecting that truth will only perpetuate the cycle of misgovernance that plagues Nigeria.