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DISREGARD ARISE TV’S COVERAGE OF TAX REFORM BILLS – SENATE PRESIDENT, AKPABIO
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, criticized Arise TV, urging Nigerians to disregard its coverage of the new Tax Reform Bill. Akpabio accused the channel of spreading misinformation. Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni responded, asserting their right to reply, sparking controversy and a clash between the media and government.
Arise TV is making headlines after Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, called on Nigerians to disregard the news channel. During a recent statement, Akpabio defended the new Tax Reform Bill, emphasizing that it would benefit Nigerians and that nothing would go wrong with its passage. He criticized Arise TV for allegedly spreading misinformation about the bill, particularly the false claim that the bill had been withdrawn. Akpabio urged the public to focus less on social media and news outlets like Arise TV, which he implied were misrepresenting the situation.
The Senate’s accusations against Arise TV have stirred significant controversy, with accusations of bias and unpatriotic behavior. Supporters of the ruling party, including some APC influencers, have backed Akpabio, agreeing that the station’s reporting is flawed and biased. These critics also singled out Arise TV’s presenter, Rufai Oseni, labeling him as a journalist working against Nigeria’s progress.
In response, Oseni fired back at Akpabio, asserting that his criticism was unprovoked.
