Seun Akinbaloye, Channels TV Presenter Not Sacked.
Reports reached Nairaland that ace TV presenter, Seun Akinbaloye, was just sacked by Channels TV over a recent controversial interview. Such reports have been debunked.
Channels TV’s Seun Okinbaloye Not Sacked — Kperogi
Reports on social media stated one of the top anchors of Channels TV, Seun Okinbaloye, was axed from the station. Contrary to the rumor flying around social media, Seun Okinbaloye of Channels TV has not been sacked from the station. The disclaimer was made by Farooq Kperogi, a professor of Mass Communication and a syndicated newspaper columnist. He got in touch with Okinbaloye to get the facts straight.
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Okinbaloye, in an exclusive chat with the TV host on Saturday morning, confirmed he is currently on holidays in the United States and still an employee with Channels TV. He said of the speculations: “The whole story is fake news.”
This development puts to rest the speculations that were rife online, where it was claimed Okinbaloye had been fired by the TV station. Confirmation by Professor Kperogi doused the tension and fears of fans and viewers who were concerned about the Politics Today anchor with Channels TV.
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Okinbaloye is an emerging young journalist who anchors lots of programs and is known for his very incisive analysis and insightful reporting. The news, therefore, that he has been laid off simply stands to underscore the fact that media professionals still have to grapple with bad times in this information age.
Our Verdict: There are speculations about the sacking of Seun Akinbaloye from Channels TV, which is not true. He is still serving the television station as one of their richly experienced presenters.
