DEATH PENALTY! Presidential Aide In Trouble After Demanding For Capital Punishment For Corps Member Who Criticized Tinubu’s Government
A recent controversy has erupted in Nigeria following a TikTok video posted by Ushie ‘ Raye’ Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, criticizing President Bola Tinubu’ s administration. The video, which quickly went viral, features Uguamaye expressing her frustration over the country’ s escalating inflation and rising food prices. In her remarks, she questioned the government’ s effectiveness in addressing economic hardships and described President Tinubu as a ” terrible” leader. Her comments have sparked a heated debate about free speech, the role of public service members, and the limits of criticism against political leaders.
Temitope Ajayi, a media aide to President Tinubu, responded aggressively to the video, calling for severe consequences for Uguamaye. In a now- deleted Facebook post, Ajayi argued that the NYSC member had breached the organization’ s code of conduct and advocated for what he termed ” capital punishment” under the scheme. While clarifying his stance later, Ajayi explained that by ” capital punishment, ” he meant the harshest penalty available under NYSC regulations, which is expulsion. He emphasized that corps members are expected to uphold a certain standard of conduct while serving their country and accused Uguamaye of undermining the institution by criticizing the president.
As the controversy unfolds, activists continue to urge the government to prioritize protecting democratic principles over stifling criticism. Meanwhile, legal experts maintain that Uguamaye has not violated any laws and should not face repercussions for exercising her right to speak out. The episode underscores the ongoing tension between authority and free expression in Nigeria, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that respects individual freedoms while upholding institutional integrity.
