A video showing Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, in a close interaction with a male journalist during an interview has sparked reactions on social media.
The footage, shared by Sahara Reporters, shows Alli seated while the journalist appears to sit on his lap as the interview continues.
The video has generated debate among social media users, with supporters and critics offering different interpretations of the interaction.
While some users have questioned the circumstances surrounding the incident, others have cautioned against drawing conclusions based solely on the short clip circulating online.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Alli nor his campaign team had publicly commented on the video or provided an explanation regarding the circumstances depicted in the footage.
Trending Video of Oyo State APC governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, lapping and caressing a young male journalist during an interview that has got people talking. pic.twitter.com/2x84AE9YQK
— Trending Explained (@TrendingEx) September 2, 2026
