Fani-Kayode stirs up outrage over rebuke of journalist

Nigerians have expressed outrage over a leaked video, in which former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, verbally assaulted a journalist working for Daily Trust.

Eyo Charles, the Daily Trust journalist, received a dress down from the usually acidic mouth of the former minister in Calabar.

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Fani-Kayode spoke with pressmen after inspecting some ongoing projects by Governor Ben Ayade.

Here are samples of what Nigerians are saying:

There's a thing about Nigerian politicians. They're quick to denigrate, oppress, intimidate, insult & assault anyone who hold counter opinion as theirs. See Femi Fani Kayode call a Journalist "stupid". Just like Femi Adesina, Muhammadu Buhari & co these politicians don't rate us

— Tope Akinyode (@TopeAkinyode) August 25, 2020

https://twitter.com/Baldilocks__/status/1298297047049809922

https://twitter.com/Proud_Zara/status/1298294810508320768

I think you are the one acting rudely here mr Fani-Kayode, you could have simply answered the question in affirmative. If a foreign journalist had asked same question, would you have used uncouth language like that? NO! Your vituperation gives so much away about your temperament

— Dr. ST (@TolaOsunnuga) August 25, 2020

Me I have one question sha, if Femi Fani-Kayode didn't want to answer questions, why hold a press conference? Abi is it food they share at press conferences ni?
Instablog, Joro, Super Eagles, Adamu Adamu, Lucy and Ozo, Peruzzi #BBNaijia #VOTEDorathy pic.twitter.com/yUIAcLnxxN

— Mc Bigjohny (@Bigjohnydatalk1) August 25, 2020

SERAP Kicks As Fani-Kayode Calls Journalist ‘Very Stupid’ Over Question –
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has been condemned by SERAP for calling a journalist, Charles Eyo ‘very stupid’ after he asked a question in a press conference.

The visibly angry Fani-… pic.twitter.com/n0VAWHtAGc

— Aledeh News (@AledehLive) August 25, 2020

Na people wey nor know who Femi Fani-Kayode be dey surprise for his actions against DailyTrust journalist.
No matter who you be, at least calm down.
The guy fuck up to even apologise to him😡 pic.twitter.com/P9aMAVymof

— AbbeyYebba (@IdanOfLagos001) August 25, 2020

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