VIRAL: #EDO2024 – When media turns to manipulation: Dr. Tony Obahieme calls out Rufai Oseni for misleading tweets against Senator Okpebholo.”
Breaking News:
A prominent APC chieftain in Edo State, Dr. Tony Obahieme, has strongly criticized Arise TV host, Rufai Oseni, for what he describes as a “misleading and manipulative” tweet targeting Senator Monday Okpebholo.
Dr. Obahieme accused Oseni of abandoning journalistic integrity, claiming that his actions amount to “narrative manipulation and character assassination.” He expressed disappointment, stating, “I don’t expect this kind of false and public manipulation from someone we all respect.”
Defending Senator Okpebholo, Dr. Obahieme emphasized that the Senator has always been accessible and prefers direct communication with the people of Edo State. “He is a full-breed grassroots politician who has earned the love and trust of the real Edo people,” Obahieme stated, adding that Okpebholo is poised to become the next governor of the state.
He further criticized those who have “failed Edolites,” accusing them of corruption and contributing to Edo State’s debt. Dr. Obahieme concluded by advising Rufai Oseni to retract his statement and avoid being used by political opponents to mislead the public.
Dr. Tony Obahieme’s comments have sparked further debate on the role of the media in politics.
