A storm of controversy has erupted after a young Nigerian lady, identified as Raye, alleged that the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, threatened her for posting a viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many questioning the NYSC’s priorities.
Raye had initially recorded a video expressing frustrations about Nigeria’s economic hardship, describing President Tinubu as a “terrible president”, highlighting the outrageous high cost of food and other essentials of life as well as the high cost of living in Lagos. The video quickly gained attention, drawing massive reactions from Nigerians facing similar struggles.
Raye later claimed that NYSC officials contacted her, warning her to take down the post. Instead of complying, she recorded the alleged threats and posted them online, intensifying public backlash.
The development has triggered widespread condemnation on X formerly Twitter. Social media user @DanielRegha slammed the NYSC, saying, “So NYSC can easily call someone to allegedly make threats over a video, but when corpers get kidnapped, they can’t put in the same effort to ensure their quick rescue? Good to know.”
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Another user, @ChuksEricE, posted, “Raye, the girl who made this video below is now being threatened by NYSC representatives for making the video criticizing Tinubu’s government.” His post further fuelled the debate.
While some defended the NYSC’s stance, calling for an investigation, others condemned the agency’s actions. @majorogah argued that Raye was “using our present economic predicament to create content and rub Nigerians emotionally.”
On the other hand, @Chindudiy listed Nigeria’s economic struggles, stating, “Tax every eke market day. Increase in tariff every month. Bank charges here and there. Data you can’t afford anymore. Fuel 900 per litre. Rice and beans that one sef no bi here. Insecurity everywhere. What exactly are we benefiting from?”
The incident at NYSC has reignited discussions on free speech, with many Nigerians questioning why government agencies appear more focused on silencing criticism than addressing pressing national issues.
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