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Reuben Abati @abati1990

REFUTATION ON LERE OLAYINKA’S INTERVIEW ON ARISE NEWS – THE MORNING SHOW, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2025

1. I have never approached Minister Nyesom Wike to beg for money — that is a lie. If anyone — including an ex-partner — went to him under false pretences to solicit funds in my name, place a clear disclaimer. Such actions were not authorised by me, and Minister Wike reserves every right to call it out as fraud.

2. Like many others, I was invited by the EFCC for questioning — a lawful and procedural engagement. At no time was I asked to return any money. In fact, the EFCC under Former Chairman, Ibrahim Magu later apologized to me.

3. Lere Olayinka clearly misused the word "hubris" — a basic dictionary reference would have sufficed. I will not indulge further in responding to him directly; he is not my peer. I await a more meaningful conversation — if any —from his principal, not his proxy.

4.1 am not Rotimi Amaechi's spokesperson, nor do I have his phone number. That's a fabrication.

5.1 was not absent from The Morning Show on Friday to avoid any discussion. I was engaged at a pre-scheduled book review for "Oprah Benson -Live and Legend", a 550-page publication by Dr. Udu Yakubu. It was an honourable intellectual commitment.

6. I wtand firmly by everything I said regarding Minister Wike. He is a public official occupying a public office. He is, and should remain, subject to public scrutiny. Nobody in public service is above ability.

7. On the matter of Late Buruji Kashamu, it is important to state that the allegations against him were never proven in any court of law. Until his death, he was never convicted of any crime, either in Nigeria or abroad. Persisting in amplifying unproven accusations against the deceased is in poor taste and ethically questionable.

8. My heartfelt appreciation goes to my diligent team — Rufai Oseni, Vimbai, and our wider crew —for standing tall with professionalism and poise. And to my ever-ive wife, Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati, your strength remains my anchor.
May God bless Nigeria with true transparency, integrity, and boldness in public discourse.

I am Reuben Abati.

https://x.com/abati1990/status/1931326787272774018?t=OajoY75jA12uLVH1jD2DcQ&s=19

Previous threads:

Abati And His Wife Visited Wike To Beg For Bailout From Dasuki’s Loot - Lere
https://nairaland.macsoftware.info/8445026/abati-wife-visited-wike-beg


You Should Be Doing Animal Documentaries Not Journalism- Lere Blasts Rufai Oseni
https://nairaland.macsoftware.info/8445234/should-doing-animal-documentaries-not



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwRd5b-A8sg

A look at Lere's hair and reno's beards. You will know why the 2 touts are always hired by firty politicians to propagate falsehoods.

Gbas gbos

A very sound, clear and vibrant response!

Nice one Mr. Abati.

That Lere of a guy talks like a rabble-ro.

More like his principal - Wike!

Only God knows what they are drinking. 1967 Ogogoro

Ok o!

Two wereys

Okay ......Lere thinks attacking is aiding. He wants to talk about everything because he gets more money for it. I trust his principal, that's the kind of place he likes to spend money. Very self-centered .

Very matured response from Abati

Tntsi:
A look at Lere's hair and reno's beards. You will know why the 2 touts are always hired by firty politicians to propagate falsehoods.

Grey hair is no longer the sign of wisdom in Nigeria.

Reuben Abati... Politician
Lere.... Politician
Wike.... Politician
Rotimi Ameachi... Politician
Buruij Kashamu... Politician
Nigerians.....

That man was just throwing accusations everywhere to sound smart or so they can increase his salary...he made no sense ...not surprised though ...apc ers dont need it

Cruise Nation = Nigeria


Greetings to Chess Players.

was not absent from The Morning Show on Friday to avoid any discussion. I was engaged at a pre-scheduled book review for "Oprah Benson -Live and Legend", a 550-page publication by Dr. Udu Yakubu. It was an honourable intellectual commitment.
Which one we wan believe now..they said u called in sick 🤢

naptu2:
Reuben Abati @abati1990
5.1 was not absent from The Morning Show on Friday to avoid any discussion. I was engaged at a pre-scheduled book review for "Oprah Benson -Live and Legend", a 550-page publication by Dr. Udu Yakubu. It was an honourable intellectual commitment.


https://x.com/abati1990/status/1931326787272774018?t=OajoY75jA12uLVH1jD2DcQ&s=19

But Rufai Oseni said that you Dr Reuben Abati was sick and dying and called in sick. Which kind of serious contradiction is this?

How can same sick man Rufai Oseni told the world that he was sick, dying and called in sick be the same one at a book review?

The very first time I will watch a complete interview on Arise TV and it turned out to be contaminated by this lie. Why do some people now watch Arise TV, to feast on lies?

Why do people lie brazenly and shamelessly like this?

What a matured response. Nice one

Sccarrr:
Which one we wan believe now..they said u called in sick 🤢

exactly —this response will be torn apart soon…it’s best to maintain silence when Wike & his team is involved—I’ve noticed they often have receipts.

This lere na olodo o

1. they said he call in sick
2. I don't think he said Abati went to bed for money... He said Abati went to bed for bailed out or so
3. He didn't say he was scrutiny Wike.. he said you where forming opinion about him and calling him names...


It is just politics from both sides

Let's the drama begins

Your colleague said you called in sick. Now, you’re telling us you were away on a “pre-scheduled book review.”


This makes me believe, truly, you have once benefited from Mr. Wike in the Dasuki saga and Lere was on point.

Na them sabi

Nice response by Dr Abati but the reasons for not being present in the studio given by you and Rufai are contradictory.

Dr Abati and Rufai should be prepared to explain and explain

Tt

naptu2:
Reuben Abati @abati1990



https://x.com/abati1990/status/1931326787272774018?t=OajoY75jA12uLVH1jD2DcQ&s=19

Super!!!!!!!!!!!
What a intelligent response from Dr Abati.
Please don't condensend so low to arguing with people who are far below your class.

One single appointment can just change somebody over night. Lere was everywhere criticizing APC, gbam he became wikes spokesman and everything becomes alright all of a sudden.

You see how easy it is to shoot oneself in the foot when you try to sound more intelligent than every other person....

His colleagues said he called in sick yet he is here claiming to be at the prelaunch of a book


Thanks for spotting his lies...

Sccarrr:
was not absent from The Morning Show on Friday to avoid any discussion. I was engaged at a pre-scheduled book review for "Oprah Benson -Live and Legend", a 550-page publication by Dr. Udu Yakubu. It was an honourable intellectual commitment.
Which one we wan believe now..they said u called in sick 🤢

Jehovah!!!

There's an iota of truth in every rumour. If the late Buruji Kashamu was in the opposition against Abati, the narrative will be different.
I just pity Nigerians.
Some are already clapping for English.

Abati deserve what he gets.

1. Wike and Amaechi dey fight ( both politician ) you who's claiming neutral dey vex and begin to fight for Amaechi. On what basis? You are truly Amaechi spokesperson by your attitude.

2. You went to a book launch but Rufai said you called that you were sick and couldn't make the show. Who's is lying?

3. No one say you can not scrutinize Wike but this time you didn't scrutinize him. You attacked him. This again show that you are not what you are painting.


4. You were invited by EFCC and there is a no case against you which may be true. But why was Rufai also mentioning a 20 million naira fraud Lere's case that the court has stuck out?

Abati and the entire Arise tv are Elupee