Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has expressed his support for Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member facing criticism over her viral video condemning President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a video shared on X on Monday, Sowore revealed that he had met with Uguamaye in Lagos and would be accompanying her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office alongside a team of lawyers.
“The journey with youth corper Ushie Rita Uguamaye has commenced in Lagos. She is scheduled to appear before the LGI (Local Government Inspector) today, and we will escort her to their offices. We are all en route with attorneys,” Sowore captioned the video.
Uguamaye recently gained widespread attention after posting a TikTok video in which she lamented the country’s worsening economic situation and openly criticized Tinubu’s leadership.
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Following the video’s circulation, she alleged that she had received threats over her remarks, igniting a broader debate on free speech and political dissent in Nigeria.
She also shared a screenshot of an NYSC invitation, summoning her to appear before the LGI office at Eti Osa 3 on Monday at 10:00 a.m.
Sowore’s involvement has further amplified the situation, drawing more attention to Uguamaye’s case and the potential repercussions she might face from the NYSC or other authorities.
As of now, the NYSC has not issued an official statement on the matter.