{"id":18390,"date":"2025-03-17T22:32:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T21:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailyleaks.com\/?p=18390"},"modified":"2025-03-18T12:34:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:34:37","slug":"outrage-as-corps-member-faces-threats-over-criticism-of-tinubus-administration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailyleaks.com\/outrage-as-corps-member-faces-threats-over-criticism-of-tinubus-administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Outrage as corps member faces threats over criticism of Tinubu\u2019s administration"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Olugbenga Adeolu<\/p>\n
March 17, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, has alleged receiving threats after posting a TikTok video criticising President Bola Tinubu.<\/p>\n She claimed that NYSC officials pressured her to delete the video and that her personal information was leaked.<\/p>\n Additionally, she was reportedly summoned by the NYSC, raising concerns over possible disciplinary action.<\/p>\n In her widely circulated video, Uguamaye described Tinubu as a \u201cterrible leader\u201d and highlighted Nigeria\u2019s worsening economic crisis.<\/p>\n She pointed to soaring inflation, unaffordable food prices, and increasing hardship as evidence of the administration\u2019s failure.<\/p>\n The video struck a chord with many Nigerians, reflecting growing frustration over the state of the economy.<\/p>\n Presidential aide\u2019s controversial remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n The situation escalated further when Temitope Ajayi, a media aide to President Tinubu, called for “capital punishment” under NYSC rules in response to Uguamaye\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n ALSO READ:\u00a0hkw roHow to persuade people to change their behaviour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n His statement triggered widespread outrage, with many interpreting it as an extreme reaction to a citizen expressing her grievances.<\/p>\n Ajayi later clarified that he meant expulsion as the maximum penalty, but his initial remarks had already fueled public criticism.<\/p>\n Public backlash and support<\/strong><\/p>\n The threats against Uguamaye have sparked strong reactions from political leaders, labour groups, and human rights organisations:<\/p>\n Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar praised Uguamaye\u2019s courage, likening her to historic female activists and urging the government not to victimize her.<\/p>\n Labour Party\u2019s Peter Obi condemned the government\u2019s response, stating that silencing critics has become a norm under Tinubu\u2019s administration, recalling his own experiences of intimidation as proof of growing repression.<\/p>\n The Trade Union Congress (TUC) defended Uguamaye, attributing her frustration to the harsh economic realities faced by Nigerians, as the union called for greater tolerance for public criticism.<\/p>\n Human rights lawyers and Amnesty International have also denounced the threats against Uguamaye, emphasising that free speech is a fundamental right in a democratic society.<\/p>\n The NYSC has yet to issue an official statement on the matter.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Ajayi continues to face backlash over his remarks, with critics arguing that his rhetoric reflects a dangerous trend of intolerance toward dissent.<\/p>\n The incident has reignited debates about free speech, democratic accountability, and the government\u2019s handling of criticism.<\/p>\n As public pressure mounts, many are keenly watching whether the NYSC will take action against Uguamaye or respect her constitutional right to express her views.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Olugbenga Adeolu March 17, 2025 A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, has alleged receiving threats after posting a TikTok video criticising President Bola Tinubu. She claimed that NYSC officials […]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18392,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,2],"tags":[41,1276,3308],"coauthors":[25],"class_list":{"0":"post-18390","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-latest-news","8":"category-top-news","9":"tag-nigeria","10":"tag-nysc","11":"tag-ushie-rita-uguamaye"},"yoast_head":"\n