Senator Ali Ndume accused Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye of displaying what he described as an anti-APC bias during a live interview on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
The exchange occurred as both men discussed Nigeria’s political climate and the electoral prospects of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ndume questioned the presenter’s repeated skepticism about the party’s chances in future elections, arguing that such remarks created the impression of political bias.
According to the senator, the comments were inconsistent with the neutrality expected of a broadcast journalist, despite Okinbaloye’s repeated insistence that he is not affiliated with any political party.
Addressing the presenter directly, 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 remarks came during a broader discussion on the APC’s electoral prospects and the role of journali
