Ushie Uguamaye, a female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos, is reportedly facing significant pressure and threats from politicians, including senators, after publicly criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate, revealed this during an interview on Arise News TV.
He condemned the Tinubu government for suppressing young voices and accused it of using the Cybercrime Act to intimidate critics.
Sowore dismissed claims that Uguamaye had violated NYSC rules, stating that the law does not prohibit corps members from expressing grievances.
He also criticized the government for failing to fulfill its promise to increase corps members’ monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000.
Uguamaye had posted a video online expressing frustration over rising food prices, questioning the government’s efforts to tackle inflation.
In the viral clip, she described President Tinubu as a “terrible leader” and urged more Nigerians to speak out about economic hardships.
Sowore warned that attempts to silence Uguamaye would fail,stating that corps members actively participate in national issues, including election duties, and should not be denied their right to free speech.
He alleged that powerful figures were trying to pressure Uguamaye into retracting her statements by offering her various incentives.
