Arise TV Morning Show hosts clashed on Thursday after Rufai Oseni criticised comments involving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Senator Sandy Onor.
The disagreement erupted during a discussion about comments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Wike had said he would work to deliver the FCT and Rivers State for President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election.
Reacting to a trending video of the minister, Oseni questioned why Wike, who remains a prominent PDP figure, would openly support an APC presidential candidate.
He argued that Wike should instead support the PDP’s candidate ahead of the election.
However, Oseni’s criticism took a sharper turn when he referred to Sandy Onor as a “Gbewudani”.
He explained the term as meaning “hold my clothes”, suggesting that the PDP candidate had been sidelined in the political struggle.
The remark immediately drew a response from his co-host, Reuben Abati.
Abati cautioned Oseni against making statements that could expose him to legal action.
He warned that comments about individuals must be handled carefully, particularly when they could be interpreted as defamatory.
The exchange highlighted the growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Wike’s position has continued to attract attention because of his role within the PDP and his public support for Tinubu.
At the same time, the PDP faces the challenge of managing competing political interests as parties begin positioning themselves for the next election.
The Arise TV Morning Show hosts clash also demonstrated how political discussions can quickly move from policy and strategy to personal criticism.
For broadcasters and political commentators, the incident offers another reminder of the importance of separating strong political criticism from statements that could carry legal consequences.
As the 2027 election approaches, similar debates are likely to intensify across television, radio and social media.
