Social media activist VeryDarkMan has shared his thoughts on the viral video of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who was allegedly threatened for speaking out against the government.
Ushie Rita, the corps member, took to social media to express her frustration over the economic challenges in Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
In a heartfelt video, she decried the soaring costs of transportation, food, and data, saying life had become unbearable for many Nigerians. She even went as far as calling Tinubu a “terrible president.”
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After posting the video, Rita alleged that NYSC officials reached out to her, threatening her and insisting she delete the post.
She released an audio recording in which an official was heard yelling, “Pull down that rubbish you put there.” Despite explaining that she was merely demanding accountability, she was allegedly warned to stay silent.
On Sunday, in a video posted on his Instagram page, VeryDarkMan criticised NYSC officials for attempting to suppress the corps member’s right to free expression.
He compared them to the people legendary musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti described as “suffering and smiling” — individuals who support oppressive systems instead of resisting them.
VeryDarkMan also challenged the relevance of the NYSC scheme in present-day Nigeria. He called out the government for not fulfilling its pledge to raise corps members’ allowances from N33,000 to N70,000, stating that the increase had yet to take effect.
He suggested that officials could be involved in corruption, hinting that funds intended for corps members might have been mismanaged.
The activist encouraged Rita, assuring her that she had support despite the risk of being blacklisted. He called on Nigerians to focus on addressing the concerns she raised rather than trying to silence her.
“Lagos dey smell? Then make it scent. Data costs too much? Regulate it. Transportation is expensive? Find alternatives. Instead of attacking the girl, fix the problems,” he said.
VeryDarkMan wrapped up his response by urging Nigerians to overcome fear and speak out against bad governance.
“If you talk, they’ll come for you. But what are we even living for if we can’t speak?” he asked.
Watch him speak below…
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