Lagos, Nigeria: Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has declared his support for Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who faced backlash over a viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration
Sowore met with Uguamaye in Lagos and accompanied her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office, along with a legal team.
The NYSC member’s video sparked widespread debate, drawing both praise for her boldness and criticism for allegedly overstepping boundaries as a corps member. The controversy has also led to NYSC trending on social media, with Nigerian youths using the hashtag to draw attention to the country’s challenges.
By Taiwo olatinwo/March 17, 2025
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