Senator Ali Ndume publicly challenged Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye during a live interview, accusing the veteran journalist of displaying what he described as an anti-APC disposition.
The tense exchange unfolded on Saturday, July 11, 2026, as both men discussed Nigeria's political landscape and the electoral prospects of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The conversation became increasingly heated as Ndume questioned the presenter's repeated skepticism about the party's chances in future elections.
The senator argued that remarks suggesting the APC could face electoral setbacks created the impression that the television host was not politically neutral. According to Ndume, such comments were inconsistent with the impartiality expected of a broadcast journalist, despite Seun Okinbaloye's consistent insistence that he is not affiliated with any political party.
Addressing the presenter directly during the programme, Ndume said, "When I tell you that you are anti APC or you are in another party you always deny it but it's very clear, why do you say that we are going to lose election?"
The exchange has since attracted attention on social media, with viewers expressing differing opinions over whether the senator's criticism was justified or whether the journalist was simply performing his role of asking probing questions during a live political interview.
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