Rufai Oseni and Lere Olayinka nearly clashed on national TV during an interview about a controversial demolition notice issued by the FCDA. Lere, spokesperson for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, criticized Oseni for using the phrase "you guys" to refer to FCDA officials, leading to a tense exchange.
Media personality Rufai Oseni and Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, nearly clashed during a heated exchange on national TV on December 13. Lere appeared on Arise TV to address the controversy surrounding the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and its demolition notice regarding a property allegedly owned by the late Colonel Paul Ogbebor. The family of the late officer has accused Wike of attempting to seize the land, worth N3.5 billion, and reallocating it to one of his associates.
During the interview, Rufai Oseni asked a question about the issue, using the phrase "you guys" to refer to the FCDA and the Minister. This remark was met with a sharp response from Lere Olayinka, who found the term insulting. Lere expressed his displeasure, stating that referring to the Minister and FCDA officials as "you guys" was disrespectful.
The disagreement sparked a tense exchange between the two, briefly escalating the situation before it calmed down. The confrontation was captured on video and has since generated considerable attention, highlighting the tension surrounding the controversial demolition notice.
