You're Very Stupid, Fani-Kayode Berates Journalists At Press Briefing | Punch

[@efe3097]

If the journalist was rich,powerful and influential will he be able to talk to him like that? SMH.This is nothing but pride and arrogance.

[@Dromonijoy11]

Oh please spare me this rubbish. Why get so pissed at him if the question asked is not true. All of them are thieves and liars jor.

[@phemi12]

This is absolute nonsense, why does he think that question is insulting? The bigoted ex-minister should have answered if there was nothing to hide. I only blame the unprofessional journalist for not following up with more questions and to state his right to ask questions in the interest of the public. Actions or inaction of Ex or serving ministers are subject of public interest, why should an ex-minister take so much offense to such questions? So proud and arrogant halfwit

[@dnonsense_guy]

He is not unprofessional my dear, this is Nigeria where people were kidnapped without any trace and could also be killed without any trace. Not that the journalist doesn't want to tackle him or also shut him up but when money is talking then keep quiet. This is Nigeria and I really appreciate the courage of the journalist.

[@afeezsunmon1284]

You see, dont let us blame the journalist. It is good as he kept quiet, if not he might have been harass more than he bargain for by FFK security details.

[@Ahmad_RadioWizard01]

Though what FFK did was pure display of madness! But I'm pained the journalist had to say "I am sorry"... It's highly embarrassing!

[@kingsleyosamwonyi4922]

Pride at it's highest! 'I have been this, I have been that,' at the end of the day u are only going to end up in 6feet; just like the poor man u r berating. Unfortunately, most Nigeria leaders are worse off!

[@kolapokolawole9043]

FFK, you have forgetting the way you normally insult OBJ even the present president PMB, but now you are asked a simple question and the whole word listen to your ranting. Senator Rashidi Ladoja a former governor of Oyo state is still alive, he was asked a rude question during the time he was warming up to become the governor, go and read his response, you have proved be young reasonable doubt that you are below the respect accorded to you by the journalist. "bi bi re o se fowo ra"

[@jideawe7315]

I wonder why the journalist kept quiet and allowed fani-kayode to be so abusive Take5

[@royroyroy7293]

His job is on the line now, naija way of discipline

[@olanrewajusaacelisha8105]

he has wife at home, bro!

[@olusegunadewumi5989]

This public display of anger because of whatsoever question shows how proud and incompetent kayode is. A positive minded, humble and focused leader, without any skeleton in his cupboard will answer the question objectively and sincerely. A leader should expect any ridiculous questions from the journalists in a press conference. With all his years of experience in politics, what are his tangible achievements that have moved the nation forward? We don't need proud leaders like this in Nigeria. They don't want to be questioned and checked. They are dictators in politics.

[@therealbabaomi]

HE JUST DUG HIS OWN POLITICAL GRAVE, YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE PRESS

[@yussuffshonekan1092]

Many people will think that FFK is arrogant or bullying, but he's not, I swear. How else can son of man escape a bulk of unanswerable questions that would be thrown at him? It is clearly not arrogance, but wisdom. The same reason he'd blocked many of us on all fronts of social media. I pray that his likes never get the chance to make decisions for the rest of us, amen!

[@opeyemiade-ibijola8388]

Fani-Kayode is too arrogant, is just a simple question. Respond to it politely.

[@isaacbalogun7247]

Do you know what the journalist asked? ...Be logical instead of being judgemental

[@adeko8578]

@@isaacbalogun7247 So do you feel he has done himself justice to the world, thanks to KZbin, by his reaction? His response tells us a lot about Fani-Kayode. He punches down which is a behaviour indicator of a bully. At times journalists would test your resolve and he, Fani-Kayode, failed woefully.

[@adeko8578]

The arrogance and bullying nature of those in power in Nigeria is on a different level in Africa. How many times have you not heard "who do you think you are talking to" . Fani-Kayode must have faced worse questions than what the journalist asked and should have drawn from his years of experience to navigate the provocative question. Instead, he starts to rant against the young defenceless journalist who he didn't like from the moment he said he set eyes on him. When he looks back at his reaction by watching the video he would cringe. Another reaction that caught my eye was the pathetic reaction of the yes-man journalist opposite the victim of Fani-Kayode. It speaks volumes and if there is to be any sacking, it should be him because he just proved to the world he would not have the courage to speak truth to power. Imagine, from his gesticulation you can tell that he had started to blame his colleague for Fani-Kayode's unnecessary reaction. I hope that the young journalist is not sacked and would have learnt from the experience.

[@utsadiq]

Punch Newspaper shame on you for taking side.

[@adeniyifadipe5463]

Punch newspapers, did you actually referred to the journalist as rude and didn't see anything wrong with FFK calling him stupid?

[@Q-acefashionhub]

Still can't understand what this country stand for till now.....and the kind of people ruling!! A questioning section turned to fighting section ??? Na wow !!

[@christopheradegbusi2740]

This is a disgrace to democracy, human rights and freedom of speech. He has no right to be calling him stupid. What will he do if he was d president? Lock d guy up for life? If this journalist is punished by his publisher then the NUJ should vehemently defend him. He appears too arrogant for my liking. “Do you know who am I ? “. Too heady! All I saw was someone talking like a fool with short fuse & needed to really account for what he did.

[@MoManny]

Says incredulously “Bankroll a former minister..?!?” - Meaning what, sir? So by virtue of being a former minister....

[@johngwadara3916]

There is nothing wrong with the question. The only stupid question is the one not asked. As usual FFK remains a disappointment.

[@olayanjuojo7482]

And the man who wants to lead a country can’t answer a question instead bullies someone else.

[@mr.presidentking2348]

Mr Oga, calm down u knw something we don't know, someone is bankrolling you

[@sundaykene5322]

Share arrogance and lack of respect for the poor

[@olufemioguntuase4693]

Very stupid of this man. Ex minister, lawyer??? All my foot. He lacks leadership qualities.

[@lessharm]

If I was the journalist I will sue him to court for slander and emotional torture. If you don't drag this guy to court, he will do it again and use it to brag and even get paid 4 it.

[@twenty20production93]

He really told him where to get off. Damn.

[@amiyeafonko]

You've been in politics is that investment

[@amiyeafonko]

Intoxication from public funds

[@oliamangbo]

Journalist, what are you apologising for? Ask your question and keep quiet. if he doesn’t want to answer.

[@obasinzube4442]

So as a formal Minister you carry better money ba?

[@queensleyeghianruwa811]

The trump wanna be is strong with this one

[@kparobogodwin1507]

I love what he did to the journalists. Until you are in a press conference you may never understand how stupid and annoying some journalists could be

[@samsonefe567]

He didn't know that he was talking to God. FFK, the God.

[@matthewadun7104]

Trumpesque in Nigeria

[@celestinendukwe1388]

Very dissapointing 😒😒😒 What a shame.

[@arthurogunko4460]

Fan Kayode Ole

[@mammanali4286]

U r right that u r not poor cos your father steal from government and u too got yr richies from government purse and u r so proud idiot .what do u know except government patronage that's what yr family inherited

[@tobiadebomi5655]

The journalist should have defended himself

[@mercyolajumokeabdullahi7773]

Wiser he kept quiet and made the man make a bigger fool of himself

[@bascoobum645]

But the journalist started making & sending STUPID apologies instead of standing his ground. Simply no liver, and this is why journalism in Nigeria must be practised by only those who has what it takes to be in the profession- the HARD TALK brand of questioning.

[@Akatex2013]

The manner the guy asked the question is totally wrong, can he ask any of Buhari minister such question. Let's be guided

[@samsonefe567]

What is wrong about it? The simple thing to do is tell the world that I have been doing this with my money rather than insult the journalist.

[@jesuslord4743]

Very arrogant, the man needs to go to anger management class, oleeeeeeeeeee

[@kelvinakpos2688]

Arrogant man ffk

[@LamiAdebayo]

This man is an absolute brute!!! The journalist deserves an apology and commendation for taking the insults.

[@bbp301]

The truth be told, his reaction towards him isn't acceptable but that question is really a stupid one, very stupid one, most of you comment without even knowing the meaning of bankrolling, is like you traveling to your village at the end of the year and someone came for visit and stupidly ask who is gave you transport to come over for Christmas.... Yes the question is insulting

[@adeniyifadipe5463]

Remember, you also have more dignified options of either telling him/her who gave you transport or simply ignoring the question altogether. But calling someone stupid in a live press conference by a long-expired minister is the height of irresponsibility and arrogance. I'm still shuddering at the thought of what he would've done if he were a serving governor.

[@tmoney7128]

As a journalist u have right to ask any kind of questions. Forget who he be.

[@sesebor]

What is stupid about the question? Who is that man that will embark on a 7-state tour to inspect projects by himself and then give a press conference with the press secretary present? FFK has just shown who he is, a bigot that ought to be behind bars with all the stolen monies.

[@bbp301]

@@adeniyifadipe5463 @t money @austine uwadia I think everybody has his own way of reasoning, your reaction to something won't be same with mine, there are certain things you must have gotten upset about and people will tell you it isn't enough to get you upset, Not all questions journalist are permitted to ask sir, he would have ask him did you lodge in. Hotel with any lady that isn't your wife during your tour, You aren't in his position, neither am I , forget about the fact about been a one time minister he is also Human with a private life ours . Thanks sharing your views without insults it shows a high level of maturity, but in some cases people will insult me and same am like him but the fact your reasoning is different is what makes us different

[@princemartins8091]

God almighty bless you my dear, my problems here is Nigerians I mean the ones commenting here are they this academic barrenness or just naive, the question was a stupid though his reaction might be too harsh, don't forget he is a human being and not the Perfect person. Nigerians are quick in condemning some one even when they are fighting for their rights. They him to celebrate the uncivilized behavior of journalists, why can't Nigeria journalists uncovered What is wrong with the system today. We have brown envelop journalists in Nigeria they don't deserve sympathy, Am sorry

[@ebeleonwurah4636]

Fani did the right thing .the journalist was paid to disgrace fani with stupid question but he got more than he deserved .

[@seddytv587]

BECOME A JOUNALIST AND SEE

[@foyelove5435]

Yes you are right he did the right thing by showing the whole world that he is a pompous moron!! “Unclassy “ uncouth!! Uncultured!!! Unintelligent individual on a short fuse!!! The journalist is just doing his job whether he was sent or not!!!

[@husseinyakubuaboki7888]

Lol I am not surprised ur ibo

[@awriterstouch9151]

I am not surprised, just had to check your name to know where you hail from

[@samsonefe567]

Really?