A heated war of words broke out on Facebook on Saturday between Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Arise TV talk show host, Rufai Oseni, over allegations of controversial land allocations in Abuja.

 

The clash began after Oseni posted a document on his Facebook page alleging that parcels of land had been allocated to Wike’s children and other family members. He challenged Olayinka to address the claims publicly.

 

“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,” Oseni wrote.

 

In a swift and fiery response, Olayinka dismissed the journalist’s call, saying he had no reason to engage with him.

 

“I don’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,” Olayinka fired back.

 

Unrelenting, Oseni pressed further, saying: “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 Olayinka doubled down with another insult: “I don’t respond to those who should be in the zoo, feeding animals abeg.”

 

The spat has since sparked heated conversations online, with many Nigerians urging both parties to focus on the substance of the allegations rather than trading insults.