Contrary to rampant speculation on social media, Seun Okinbaloye, a prominent anchor with Channels TV, has not been fired from his position. This clarification comes from Farooq Kperogi, a well-known Mass Communication professor and columnist, who directly spoke with Okinbaloye.
In an exclusive conversation, Okinbaloye confirmed to Kperogi that he is currently on vacation in the United States and remains an employee of Channels TV. He emphasized, "The whole story is fake news"【7†source】【8†source】.
The rumors about his firing might have been fueled by recent controversies surrounding Channels TV. The station was recently fined N5 million by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) following a petition by President-elect Bola Tinubu. The petition cited an interview conducted by Okinbaloye in which Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed made contentious statements against Tinubu’s swearing-in as President【7†source】.
Despite the fine and the ensuing controversy, Okinbaloye reaffirmed his commitment to professional journalism and stated that the media would not be silenced【7†source】.
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