Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike and Arise TV talk show host, Rufai Oseni clashed on Facebook on Saturday over allegations of land allocation to individuals in Abuja.
Trouble began when the TV presenter posted a ‘document’ on his Facebook page indicating alleged land allocation to Wike’s children and other family members.
In the post, Rufai questioned why Wike’s spokesman is mum over the allegations, challenging Lere to react to the story and clear the air.
The post reads, “Since the revelation of the land allocation story by the FCT minister his media aide has been quiet.
“I challenge his media handlers to come react to the story.I am ready to give them a platform”.
However, in a swift response, Lere lambasted the journalists, saying he doesn’t “react to someone who should be in Arise News, producing documentary on animals.
“Besides, which platform will you give me? Are you the owner of Arise News? Rest”.
Reacting to Lere’s comment, Rufai wrote, “I thought you will kindly speak to the allegations rather than deflect.
“The world is watching. React to these allegations and give a position to the issues”.
But Lere responded with another blast, saying “I don’t respond to those who should be in the zoo, feeding animals abeg”.
Wike’s media aide Lere, Arise TV’s Rufai clash on Facebook
