Wike’s Aide Digs Up Old Scandal To Hit Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni

A fresh round of social media confrontation erupted on X (formerly Twitter) between Arise News anchor Oseni Rufai and media aide Lere Olayinka, following a disagreement on the state of governance and civic responsibility in Nigeria.

The exchange began when Oseni Rufai posed a question on the frequent medical trips of African leaders, asking, “How many times have you seen a foreign leader come to Africa for medical treatment?”

Responding, Olayinka fired back with a reference to Rufai’s past traffic controversy, writing, “How many times have you seen people in civilized countries threatening to call the governor when they commit traffic offenses?”

The post quickly gained traction, drawing hundreds of reactions. Some users sided with Rufai, describing his question as a valid criticism of leadership hypocrisy. Others, however, felt Olayinka’s response was an unnecessary personal attack.

One user, @ubiwara, wrote, “This is a disgusting answer to a thoughtful question. Don’t you think Nigeria deserves a world-class hospital?” Another user, @iamchibuzorogbu, added, “It’s normal for a citizen to seek help when in trouble, but governments don’t travel abroad for healthcare. The two can’t be compared.”

Defending Olayinka, @magicfingers07 recalled the journalist’s past misconduct, saying, “Was this not the same Rufai caught driving on the BRT lane and threatening to call the governor?” Yet others quickly dismissed that line of argument. @Oluwamidunsin countered, “The man is so clean that the only thing they have against him is a traffic offense, which almost everyone commits at least once.”

Several commenters expressed disappointment at the tone of Olayinka’s reaction. @OmoniyiAkintobi wrote, “This Lere is behaving so childishly, and it’s unfortunate. With people like him, I doubt if Nigeria will be better.” Another user, @grant_tile, noted that “Traffic offenses happen everywhere; what truly hurts the country is corruption and the collapse of public institutions.”

Some users called for reflection instead of insults. @LoveLove4104 commented, “Both are indicators of how badly our systems have failed. It’s not something to mock.” Others drew historical comparisons, recalling a time when “foreigners once came to UCH Ibadan for medical care in the 1970s,” suggesting how much the health sector had declined.

The exchange has since evolved into a larger conversation about Nigeria’s leadership priorities, public accountability, and citizen behavior. While some believe Rufai’s question reflects the frustrations of many Nigerians, others think Olayinka’s reply highlights the hypocrisy that cuts across both leaders and ordinary citizens.

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