Reactions As Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni Tenders Public Apology

The social media space has been buzzing with numerous comments following a public apology tendered by Arise TV anchor, Rufai Oseni to the Lagos State Government for violating traffic laws driving on the dedicated  Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Lane.

GreenWhiteGreen GWG recals that Rufai had taken to his official Twitter handle to complain that a police officer pointed a gun at him and forcefully collected his car keys for using the BRT lane.

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In reaction, the Lagos State Government had insisted on taking disciplinary actions against the TV presenter for violating the Lagos traffic rule.

Gboyega Akosile, Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement posted on his Twitter handle, described Rufai as a lawbreaker, saying he had already admitted his offence to the police.

Rufai’s action had sparked massive controversy on social media.

While some blamed the broadcaster for breaking the law, others speculated that the move to prosecute him was political.

However, addressing the issue during a morning show on Wednesday, Rufai apologized to friends, family and colleagues over the incident, saying he does not know it all.

In his words: “As many of you know, I have been in the news for a few days for the wrong reasons. This has resulted in needless distraction for my friends, family, members of the public and for all my colleagues here on Arise News Channel.

“I would, therefore, like to apologize to all parties over what transpired during the incident with the police when I was stopped for driving on a bus lane.

“I cannot and dare not lay claims to know it all”.

The apology by Rufai on Arise TV on Wednesday morning has sparked massive reactions from social media users who flooded the comment section with different opinions.

See reactions below:

@egwuatulam: Rufai should learn from Peter Obi how to be Obedient and Useful. No matter how influential you think you are, always abide by the laws of the land

@beninfinest: He was forced to apologize and you can see it from his body language and this gets to show he’s arrogant

@cockydiddy: Then don humble Rufai ? if you use google maps you’ll understand where the guy is coming from. Google maps don show me shege

@iteminyaitem: Be careful at your best moment cause that is when the Devil comes for you most. Rufai Oseni is a victim of media hype and was suffering from popularity syndrome. He needs to be rehabilitated before integrating back into the studio.

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