By Pascal Ibe
Seun Okinbaloye, a broadcast journalist with Channels TV is at number three on top trending list in Nigeria on X as at Friday evening,
Reason for this was after an X user known as VANPDP first claimed that the popular broadcast journalist has fired.
The post by VANPDP stated, “Breaking
Seun Okinbaloye sacked by Channels TV
“Obviously, we all know who the 🥁 drummer is BAT/APC of course, they hate the truth
“What shame.
The post by VANPDP with 125k views was reposted by over 300k users on X on Friday.
Profile
Seun Okinbaloye is a renowned Nigerian journalist and a prominent figure in political journalism. With his exceptional skills, ethical conduct, extensive knowledge, and authority, he has sustained the spot as Nigeria’s number-one political journalist for many years. Seun Okinbaloye’s commitment to delivering accurate and unbiased news has earned him immense respect and admiration from his colleagues and the public.
Seun has consistently demonstrated his expertise in political reporting, offering insightful analysis and in-depth coverage of Nigeria’s political events. His work has been instrumental in informing the Nigerian populace about the intricacies of the country’s political processes, policies, and events. He never shies away from speaking truth to power, which is why he has consistently extracted key information from tight-lipped high-profile politicians. He’s also shaped political discourse among the ruling class with his sharp-witted interviewing skills.
With his well-decorated professional track record spanning over two decades at several public and private organisations, Seun Okinbaloye’s reputation has not only grown but he’s also risen through the ranks and now holds a pivotal role as the Political Editor at Channels Television – Nigeria’s most revered news organisation.
Verification
To verify this claim, checks on Channels TV official website, social media handles, showed there has not been any confirmation that Seun was sacked.
As at Friday evening, the X profile of Seun Okinbaloye showed he’s still with Channels TV.
However, reports stated that Seun Okinbaloye is currently out of the country on vacation and simultaneously completing an educational programme.
But FactWatch is yet to Independently verify this at the moment.
Verdict
This claim is UNPROVEN
At the moment, there’s no authoritative confirmation that Seun Okinbaloye has fired by Channels TV.
