Olayinka's Controversial Remarks on Arise Morning Show

On September 4, 2026, during a live interview on the Arise Morning Show, Lere Olayinka, who serves as the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, confronted anchor Rufai Oseni. Olayinka refused to answer Oseni's questions, stating, “I don’t want to answer any question from you.

I want this conversation to be among reasonable human being.” He used the term "gbewudani" in his remarks, which is a Yoruba expression that traditionally describes someone excessively compliant, particularly in a domestic context. The interview was abruptly ended by co-anchor Ayo Mairo-Ese following Olayinka's comments.

The article also references a 2020 study that illustrates the contemporary political usage of "gbewudani," indicating its evolution from domestic to political discourse.