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The Digest:

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been criticized by human rights lawyer Femi Falana and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for withholding the discharge certificate of a corps member, Ushie Uguamayei (popularly known as Raye), following her public criticism of the government.

Key Points:

  • The NYSC withheld the discharge certificate of Ushie Uguamayei (Raye).
  • The action is believed to be a consequence of her viral video criticizing the current administration's economic policies.
  • Femi Falana described the NYSC’s move as "overzealousness" and "illegal."
  • Atiku Abubakar condemned the action as "impunity," calling it unacceptable.
  • Falana cited a similar case from 1988 under a military regime and quoted President Tinubu's speech on not suppressing critical voices.
  • Both Falana and Atiku demanded the immediate release of Raye's certificate without any further delay.
This incident highlights the tension between institutional authority and an individual's right to free speech, suggesting that even in a democracy, the path to dissent can be rooted in the storm of official reprisal.

Sources: Channels TV