Rasheeda Yahaya
All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart Joe Igbokwe has announced that he will no longer accept invitations to appear on Arise Television, citing what he described as the “unprofessional conduct” of one of the station’s
Igbokwe’s declaration comes in the wake of a heated on-air confrontation between Minister of Works David Umahi and Rufai Oseni during a live broadcast of The Morning Show.
In a strongly worded statement, Igbokwe said, “I will never go there (Arise News) again until Rufai Oseni is removed. The Animal Science graduate is making a mockery of journalism. A television station is not a place for mediocres and noise makers.”
The APC chieftain maintained that his decision was final and non-negotiable, stressing that he expects media organizations to uphold professional standards when engaging with public officials.
