Arise News anchor Oseni Rufai refutes Daniel Bwala’s claim that his Al Jazeera interview was doctored, calling it misleading and embarrassing

Oseni Rufai, anchor of the Arise News Morning Show, has criticized Daniel Bwala for alleging that his recent interview with Al Jazeera journalist Mehdi Hasan was doctored.

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Bwala, Presidential spokesperson on policy communication, claimed that selective editing created a misleading narrative that fueled social media backlash.

Rufai countered, stating that Mehdi Hasan practices “real accountable journalism” and that Bwala’s complaints emerged only after public criticism.

He questioned whether Bwala had even reviewed the version he shared publicly. Rufai also noted that the supposed “doctored” quotes were actually statements Bwala himself made, simply clarified with added video context.

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“This was not extra material; it was his own quote,” Rufai explained, emphasizing the need for Nigerian officials to adjust to international journalistic standards rather than expecting preferential treatment.