Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has come out in support of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps member who’s facing backlash for criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration in a viral video.
Sowore met with Uguamaye in Lagos and accompanied her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office, along with a team of attorneys. In a video shared on X, Sowore said, “The journey with youth Corper, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, has commenced in Lagos. She is scheduled to appear before the LGI today and we will escort her to their offices. We are all en route with attorneys”.
Uguamaye’s viral video on TikTok criticized the country’s worsening economic conditions and Tinubu’s leadership, sparking widespread debate on free speech and political dissent in Nigeria. She alleged that she received threats over her comments and shared a screenshot of an invitation from the NYSC, summoning her to appear before the LGI office.
Sowore’s involvement has drawn more attention to Uguamaye’s case, highlighting the potential repercussions she may face from the NYSC or other authorities. As of now, there’s been no official statement from the NYSC regarding the matter.
