In a recent interview with President William Ruto, citizen journalist Ayub Abdikadir has faced criticism for his perceived disrespectful approach.
Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi, known for his astute observations, voiced concerns about Abdikadir’s interviewing style, emphasizing the importance of conducting interviews with heads of state in a measured, factual, and respectful manner. Let’s delve into the details of this recent development.
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The prominent political analyst weighed in on the matter, expressing his concerns about Abdikadir’s interviewing approach. Ngunyi emphasized that when engaging with a head of state, interviewers should aim for a level of professionalism and respect that befits the position. He pointed out the importance of asking intelligible questions that encourage substantive dialogue while maintaining a respectful tone.
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Ngunyi further drew attention to the contrasting interviewing style of Eric Latif, whom he commended for his measured, factual, and respectful approach. Latif’s interviews have garnered praise for their ability to elicit substantive responses from interviewees without compromising the dignity of the discussion.
I liked Ayub Abdikadir QUESTIONING. But I thought he was a shade DISRESPECTFUL to President William Ruto. You CORNER a Head of State INTELLIGIBLY, not ARGUMENTATIVELY. Sounded like a HIGH SCHOOL debater. He should borrow LESSONS from Eric Latif – measured, factual and RESPECTFUL
— Mutahi Ngunyi (@MutahiNgunyi) May 15, 2023
Ayub Abdikadir question
“I liked Ayub Abdikadir questioning. But I thought he was a shade disrespectful to President William Ruto. You corner a head of state intelligibly, not argumentatively. Sounded like a high school debater. He should borrow lessons from Eric Latif – measured, factual, and respectful.” Reads Ngunyis post.