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PETER OBI CONDEMNS INTIMIDATION OF NYSC MEMBER OVER TIKTOK VIDEO
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Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has strongly condemned the alleged intimidation of Ushie Rita, a National Youth Service Corps member, over a TikTok video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In the video, Ushie Rita lamented the high cost of living in Nigeria, wondering what the president was doing to address the situation. The NYSC board swiftly summoned her over the video, prompting Obi to denounce the action as a growing trend to silence critics. “The National Youth Corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, recently had an experience that highlights a troubling trend in our nation—one where voices of reason and truth are met with intimidation rather than dialogue and engagement,” Obi said. Obi revealed that he has also faced threats and intimidation for expressing his opinions on government policies. “I now face daily intimidation, harassment, and name-calling simply for expressing solution-based views on government policies,” he stated. He emphasized that such actions are undemocratic and urged the current administration to reflect on its approach to dissent. “A government that silences its citizens is not democratic or one that is subject to accountability and good governance and is most often corrupt,” Obi warned. Obi encouraged Nigerians to stand firm and continue to advocate for a better Nigeria. “Do not let fear stifle your voice. Stand firm, support one another, and continue to advocate for Nigeria we all envision—a nation where freedom of speech is sacrosanct, and leadership is accountable to the people,” he said.
