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Renowned on-air personality, Rufai Oseni, has expressed disappointment over President Bola Tinubu’s recent media chat, asserting that the President lacks a “total grasp” of the challenges facing Nigerians, News360 Nigeria reports.

Speaking on The Morning Show the day after the Lagos media chat, Oseni criticized Tinubu for failing to engage directly with Nigerians earlier during his administration.

Rufai stated, “It took the President 18 months to address Nigerians, despite implementing policies that have negatively impacted the country. After that media chat, I am more concerned for Nigeria. President Tinubu disappointed me. He does not have a full understanding of the issues.”

“When asked about the subsidy removal, he claimed there was no alternative. He seemed to forget that the NNPC was still paying subsidies at the beginning of the year. He also forgot that his advisors warned against removing subsidies immediately upon taking office. He failed to acknowledge the inflation and currency devaluation that followed the subsidy removal. He did not address the devaluation of the currency or many other important questions.”

“When questioned about combating inflation, he mentioned improving agriculture production. However, he seemed to forget his previous promise to cultivate 10 million hectares. Despite some improvements in agriculture earlier this year, food prices remain high. His proposed softer agricultural laws seem vague and lack concrete plans.”

Mr. Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, and has implemented stringent economic policies that have led to the worst cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria in years. These policies include canceling petrol subsidies, floating the naira, and increasing electricity tariffs.

yarimo:
RUFAI was not happy he was not invited to meet president TINUBU One on one 🤣🤣🤣

helinues:
Rufai, you get problem.

Is it by talking like a parrot or acting?

President Tinubu explained all what he has been doing since he was sworn in.

Stop complaining for no sensible reason

NwaliE01:


You are the one that has problem here.

His questions are meant to be asked by sensible people.. He speaks for most of us and not just himself.

People like you have continued to keep this Country to her knees.

We sweep lots of things under the carpet and travel abroad where pertinent questions are asked and followed up and be wondering why we were not growing.

Leadership is a bundle of responsibility and accountability.

numericalguy:


Anytime Rufai Oseni shit, 0BIRODENTS go just dey pack am chop

NwaliE01:


I thought you're sensible. Why wasting time responding to you?

emkz:
Some people are arguing that journalists ought to have challenged the president on critical issues. Some even argued that Rufai Oseni ought to have been in the panel. Even Arise News is critically aware that Rufai Oseni cannot be sent on big missions so as not to embarrass his employers.

Yesterday, we saw a chat that was not about the interviewees, but about the interviewer. We listened and heard about critical issues and saw someone who was articulate amd firm on issues.

He seemed to be confident about crashing inflation to 15%. He outlined what would be done. He was clear on the best way to tackle corruption was to prevent it amd highlighted the steps he had taken to address it.

I saw someone who had clarity about the architecture and execution. He is someone who cannot be cowered easily.

I have seen some Nairalanders and pretenders to political intellectualism who claimed the outing was shallow. They have always disliked the man; so nothing he'd say would be listened to. These folks are quick to pre-condemn before even listening.

He said the way to tackle inflation is to simulate production for local consumption.

One thing is clear: 2025 and the first half of 2026 would be the defining period of Tinubu's administration. He knows it.

As for non-performimg ministers:

1. Hanatu Musawa
2. Ekperikpo Ekpo
3. Agric
4. Environment
5. Transportation
6. Water Resources
7. Blue Economy
8. Digital Economy.

Jostoman:
Or it is your president that is avoiding him.

numericalguy:


Just go back and continue eating what you were eating. Wetin concern me

Timinho23:
He thinks journalism is the agbero approach he gives to his guests on their show. Rufai is still stuck in yesterday. Too bad for a journalist

DesChyko:
There is a reason Abati, not Rufai represented Arise TV. Certain aspersions and comments by Tinubu would not have gone unchallenged.

That's who Rufai is; he asks the questions everyone avoids asking the establishment.

DesChyko:
There is a reason Abati, not Rufai represented Arise TV. Certain aspersions and comments by Tinubu would not have gone unchallenged.

That's who Rufai is; he asks the questions everyone avoids asking the establishment.