The Abike Dabiri Rufai Oseni dispute has sparked debate after NiDCOM Chairperson Abike Dabiri-Erewa criticised what she called irresponsible reporting, drawing a strong reaction from Arise TV co-host Rufai Oseni. Their disagreement has raised questions about responsible journalism, accountability, and social media conduct.
The dispute began on X, where Abike Dabiri-Erewa said an account called “Voice of Igbos” had repeatedly criticised her. She said she responded to one comment with a smiling emoji.
Rufai Oseni and other online commentators reportedly saw the reaction as support for an offensive message about the Igbo people. However, Dabiri-Erewa denied this, saying her emoji did not mean she agreed with the message. The disagreement has raised concerns about how social media reactions are interpreted and shared online.
Abike Dabiri Rufai Oseni dispute
sagreement has raised questions about responsible journalism, accountability, and social media conduct. At a public gathering, Dabiri-Erewa expressed concern about what she saw as a decline in traditional journalistic values. She said journalists should hold public officials accountable while also acting responsibly.
In the Abike Dabiri Rufai Oseni dispute, Oseni criticised her comments on X, calling them a distraction from her official duties. He argued that addressing him at a public event took attention away from her main responsibilities.
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