Segun Sowunmi Blasts Channels TV Anchor Over Wife's Alleged 'Reward'

A segment from Channels Television’s morning programme has gone viral online, showcasing a heated exchange during an interview with political figure Segun Sowunmi. Sowunmi, who previously served as a spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, became visibly upset when the show's host posed a question regarding his wife, Oluyemi Adeyemi-Sowunmi.

The confrontation began as the presenter inquired whether Mr. Sowunmi’s recent assignment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council, coupled with his wife's move from Lagos Administrative Secretary to leading Electoral Operations for the 2027 general elections, constituted a 'compensation package' for his allegiance to President Bola Tinubu.

Reacting fiercely to the insinuation, Sowunmi vehemently rejected the journalist's remarks. He emphasized that his wife is a dedicated, high-ranking career civil servant who has spent her entire professional life within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He further reminded the anchor that, under his wife’s administrative tenure in Lagos State, Peter Obi secured a significant victory in the state during the last election, implying her professional integrity.

Sowunmi concluded by condemning any attempt to link his wife's professional advancements within the civil service to his personal political choices. He stated angrily, ''I take exception to that nonsense that you just said. That's a civil servant you are talking about there. She is a level 17 officer. She did her youth service in INEC and has worked with INEC all her life. Up till this posting, which comes within their organization and has nothing to do with anybody, I am not even sure the President knows. She was, up till the last election, the admin secretary of Lagos, and Peter Obi got the numbers. Did they stop him from getting the numbers? You guys are making this country so difficult for people to live in. That's a level 17 officer. Don't you dare say that about me! Reward who? Reward who?''