Atiku Rallies Assist For Corps Member Who Criticised Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described a Lagos-based Nationwide Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, who criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, as a logo of a brand new technology of politically engaged girls dedicated to advocacy and democratic participation.

Atiku acknowledged this whereas urging assist for Uguamaye, also referred to as Raye, who claimed to have obtained threats after her viral video criticising Tinubu’s administration.

Raye, in her viral video on her TikTok account #talktoraye, on Saturday, expressed frustration over Nigeria’s socio-economic state of affairs.

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She criticised Tinubu’s management, calling him a “horrible chief,” and questioned the federal government’s dedication to easing residents’ hardships.

However after the viral video, she disclosed that NYSC officers ordered her to take down the video, alleging that she was being threatened.

Nonetheless, the previous presidential candidate, on his X deal with on Sunday, praised her braveness, including “Raye embodies the spirit of a brand new technology of ladies who champion the beliefs of common participation and unwavering advocacy within the political sphere.

“I deeply admire her boldness and knowledge—her fearless resolve to talk fact to energy, undeterred by the load of opposition,” Atiku wrote.

He additional likened Raye to historic feminine activists akin to Gambo Sawaba, Funmilayo Ransom-Kuti, and Margaret Ekpo, who performed pivotal roles in Nigeria’s political panorama.

Atiku known as for assist slightly than hostility in the direction of Raye.

“Somewhat than being met with hostility, Raye deserves encouragement and assist. She is a shining emblem of the Nigerian youth—a testomony to the long-held promise that the leaders of tomorrow are already amongst us, able to form a greater future,” Atiku stated.