The Digest:
Arise TV, anchor Rufai Oseni has publicly challenged the Inspector-General of Police, asserting that no one has the "boldness" to reduce the extensive security detail of Seyi Tinubu, the president's son. This follows Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s recent criticism of the "battalion" of security personnel assigned to him.
Key Points:
- The debate stemmed from Soyinka's account of a road being closed for Seyi Tinubu’s convoy, which he described as excessive.
- During the broadcast, Oseni declared, “Them nor born anybody to remove the police protection of Seyi Tinubu.”
- When asked by co-anchor Reuben Abati if even the IGP could act, Oseni doubled down: “Them nor born am well.”
- The commentary highlights a public perception of untouchable privilege surrounding the First Family’s security.
- It directly contrasts President Tinubu’s recent directive to withdraw police from VIPs, raising questions about its application.
- The exchange underscores the tension between public calls for equity and the entrenched culture of elite protection.
- It amplifies ongoing national scrutiny over the distribution and impartiality of state security resources.
Sources: Arise TV
