Sowore Accompanies Lagos Corper to NYSC Office Over Viral Video Controversy
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has extended his support to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, better known as Raye, who is facing backlash following a viral video in which she criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
On Monday, Sowore shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), where he revealed that he had met with Uguamaye in Lagos and would be accompanying her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s (LGI) office, with a team of attorneys in tow.
“The journey with youth Corper, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, has commenced in Lagos,” Sowore wrote. “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 TikTok video, which lamented Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions and openly criticized President Tinubu’s leadership, has sparked widespread debate. Following the video’s circulation, she claimed to have received threats related to her comments.
In response, the NYSC invited Uguamaye to appear before the LGI office at Eti-Osa 3 on Monday at 10 a.m., drawing significant attention to the case.
Sowore’s involvement has added fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding free speech and political dissent in Nigeria, raising concerns about the potential consequences Uguamaye may face from the NYSC or other authorities.
As of the time of reporting, the NYSC had yet to release an official statement on the matter.
