Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has thrown his support behind Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, a 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 accompany her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s (LGI) 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 today, and we will escort her to their offices. We are all en route with attorneys,” Sowore captioned the video.
Uguamaye recently gained attention after posting a TikTok video in which she decried the worsening economic situation in the country and openly criticised President Tinubu’s leadership. Following the video, she alleged receiving threats over her comments, sparking nationwide debate on free speech and political dissent.
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 case, drawing public and media attention to the potential repercussions she might face from the NYSC or other authorities.
As of now, the NYSC has not issued any official statement on the matter.