PDP Condemns Rufai Oseni's Remarks on Senator Onor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) issued a warning to Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni for making derogatory remarks about its presidential candidate, Senator Sandy Onor, during the September 3, 2026 edition of The Morning Show. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, stated that Oseni's co-presenter, Dr. Reuben Abati, had to caution him about the potentially defamatory nature of the comments.
The PDP emphasized that it would not tolerate ridicule or character assassination of its candidate and insisted that while journalists have the right to scrutinize political figures, such freedom does not permit insults or malicious disparagement. The party demanded an immediate withdrawal of the offensive remark and a public apology to Senator Onor.
Furthermore, the PDP cautioned Arise TV's management against allowing its platform to be used for such purposes, asserting that responsible journalism is an obligation, not an option.
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