Sowore Storms NYSC Office With Embattled Youth Corper Who Criticised Tinubu
LAGOS MARCH 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has backed Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member facing backlash for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration in a viral video.
Sowore, in a video shared on X on Monday, March 17, disclosed that he met with Uguamaye in Lagos and accompanied her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s (LGI) office along with a team of lawyers.
“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,” Sowore stated.
We arrived Eti-Osa LGI offices of the @officialnyscng with youth Corper, Ushie Rita uguamaye in Lagos. She is was scheduled to appear before the LGI today and we escorted her to their offices with attorneys. @mrfestusogun, @yinka_oyesomi and @justiceojienoh but LGI official had… pic.twitter.com/awV0iy4M8N
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) March 17, 2025
Uguamaye gained attention after posting a TikTok video lamenting Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions and openly criticising Tinubu’s leadership.
Following the video, she alleged that she received threats, sparking widespread debate on free speech and political dissent.
In a screenshot she shared, the NYSC had summoned her to appear before the LGI office at Eti Osa 3 on Monday at 10:00 a.m.
The reason for the summons remains unclear, but her supporters fear potential disciplinary actions.
Sowore’s involvement has amplified the case, drawing national attention to Uguamaye’s plight.
The situation has further intensified discussions about young Nigerians’ right to express dissent without fear of repercussions.
As of now, the NYSC has yet to release an official statement regarding Uguamaye’s case.
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