Rufai Oseni, co-host of Arise Television’s The Morning Show, and David Umahi, minister of works, got into a heated argument on Tuesday.
After Oseni accused the minister of reporting him to President Bola Tinubu for questions he had previously made over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, the live-streamed argument became heated.
“After you have gone to report me to President Tinubu and said all sorts, I’m not beholden to you,” Oseni said.
“I have empirical evidence; the world watched it when you mentioned the questions I asked you to the president—that was reporting me officially. So, you don’t need to dilly dally about the empirical facts.”
In response, Umahi dismissed the claim, saying Oseni was too insignificant for him to report to the president.
“You are too small for me to report to the president. Stop saying I reported you to the President, you’re too small,” he said.
Tensions rose further when Oseni attempted to ask additional questions about the coastal highway project.
The minister interrupted, saying,
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“Keep quiet and stop saying what you don’t know. I’m a professor in this field. You don’t understand anything”.
Umahi said Oseni lacked the technical knowledge required to discuss the project.
“I can’t only address you on forums like this, I don’t have your time. I understand engineering very well. You have no knowledge of what you ask. You have no knowledge of what you’re asking,” the minister said.
As the argument continued, Oseni tried to de-escalate the situation, appealing for calm.
“Minister, it’s alright, keep dignifying yourself, and let the world know who you truly are,” he said.
Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is an Afrobeats singer and businessman has made his future political goals public.
The “Skin Tight” singer, who just wed Temi Otedola, the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, stated in a Snapchat video broadcast that he plans to run for president soon.
He revealed that he has been thinking about becoming president of an African nation for some time.
“I have been thinking about it. I think it’s time to share it with you guys. Some of you might be from some country, specifically in Africa, and you are looking for a president; a president who is not looking for money and power but forward-thinking, young, active and can move your country better.
