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Peter Obi Steps In to Mediate Afe Babalola and Detained Activist Dele Farotimi

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, made a visit to Ekiti State, where he met with renowned legal expert Afe Babalola, SAN, to discuss the ongoing legal troubles of human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi.
The visit took place at Afe Babalola University in Ado-Ekiti, with Obi aiming to mediate and seek a resolution for Farotimi’s predicament.
Farotimi, known for his outspoken advocacy against corruption and injustice, was recently detained at an Ekiti prison after Afe Babalola filed a petition that led to his arrest.
The legal tussle has sparked widespread public outcry, with many Nigerians criticizing Babalola’s decision.
On Monday, the court granted Farotimi bail, setting the conditions at ₦50 million and a surety of the same amount.
After the discussion with Babalola, Obi visited the prison facility where Farotimi is being held.
He engaged in a private conversation with the detained lawyer, expressing solidarity and discussing potential paths to resolve the situation.
The visit was revealed by social activist Moses Paul, who shared photos on X, detailing how Obi dedicated his entire day to these engagements.
According to Paul, Obi’s discussions with Afe Babalola covered pressing national issues, particularly the challenges faced by activists like Farotimi who risked their freedom to stand up for justice and transparency.
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NYSC Corp Member Finds Ally in Omoyele Sowore Amidst Government Backlash

Nigerian Politician and Human Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore shows up to defend and support the NYSC corp member that has been threatened.
It can be recalled that a viral video has made its way to the country. A young lady who is serving the country laments about the government and President.
The viral video also gained the attention of NYSC, resulting to messaging the corp member. The message ordered the removal of the video and for the lady to report the office on 17th of March, 2025.
However fellow Nigerians and activists have spoken out and called to defend the Corp member against any official threat.
It was reported that Sowore arrived to the local government of the corp member to showcase support in handling the case.
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Sowore and Lawyers Back NYSC Member Raye After Viral Tinubu Criticism

Omoyele Sowore and some activists, including lawyers, accompanied Ushie Uguamaye, a Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member known as Raye, to meet with her Local Government Inspector (LGI) after she was summoned over a viral video.
Raye recently gained attention after she criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration in a TikTok video posted under her handle #talktoraye. In the video, she expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic situation and blamed Tinubu for the country’s struggles, even calling him a “terrible leader.”
Shortly after her comments went viral, Raye claimed that NYSC officials had started threatening her. As a result, she was called to appear at the LGI’s office on Monday for questioning.
On Monday, Sowore, alongside several lawyers, including Festus Ogun, Yinka Oyesomi, and Justice Ojienoh, accompanied Raye to the office to support her. However, according to Sowore, the NYSC officials were nowhere to be found. He shared on his X handle that the LGI failed to show up despite Raye being scheduled to appear.
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Peter Obi Backs NYSC Member After Alleged Threats Over Hardship Complaints

In a recent development, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has voiced strong support for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye.
Raye recently gained attention after posting a TikTok video expressing her frustrations over the rising cost of living in Nigeria. In the video, she tearfully stated the increasing prices of goods and services, questioning the current administration’s efforts to address these economic challenges.
Following the video’s circulation, Raye alleged that she received threats from NYSC officials, pressuring her to remove the content and cautioning her against making political statements online.
Peter Obi took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to condemn these alleged threats, stating that such actions are antithetical to the principles of democracy. He emphasized that silencing citizens reflects a corrupt and undemocratic government.
Obi also shared his personal experiences of facing intimidation and harassment for offering constructive criticism of government policies.
Obi called on the current administration to reflect deeply on its approach to dissent, underscoring that constructive criticism is a cornerstone of democratic progress.
He urged Nigerians to stand firm and continue advocating for a nation where freedom of speech is upheld, and leadership remains accountable, especially in critical areas like education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
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