Amnesty International said attempts by the National Youth Service Corps to muzzle its member Ushie Uguamaye, amounts to intimidation to suppress her and other youths who are opposed to President Bola Tinubu’s hostile economic policies.
Miss Uguamaye was seen in a viral video on TikTok airing her views on President Tinubu’s government over inflation and economic hardship. She posted afterwards that NYSC officials have sent her threats ordering to take down the video immediately.
Reacting to the development the Amnesty International said in a post on its X social media platform.
“It is perfectly within her right to express discontent peacefully. Instead of threatening her for her opinions on rampant inflation, the authorities should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.
“Millions of people in Nigeria are facing extreme poverty. So far, the authorities have failed to put in place effective mitigation measures, leaving millions of people without the hope of getting out of the economic challenges and enjoying their human rights.
“The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime.”
