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Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has admired the 'boldness and wisdom' of the Lagos-based member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ushie Uguamaye, who criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Recently, Uguamaye, known on TikTok as @talktoraye, shared a video in which she called out the Tinubu administration over the economic hardship faced…

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Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has admired the ‘boldness and wisdom’ of the Lagos-based member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ushie Uguamaye, who criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Recently, Uguamaye, known on TikTok as @talktoraye, shared a video in which she called out the Tinubu administration over the economic hardship faced by Nigerians since it was sworn in.

In another TikTok video, the young lady claimed that she was threatened on phone by an official of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the video criticising the President.

She also shared a screenshot of a message allegedly received from NYSC officials summoning her to report to the Eti-Osa Local Government office on Monday.

According to Uguamaye, she fears for her life because she has also been receiving threats from anonymous persons after her video went viral.

Reacting, Atiku said Uguamaye embodies the spirit of a new generation of women who champion the ideals of popular participation and unwavering advocacy in the political sphere.

“I deeply admire her boldness and wisdom—her fearless resolve to speak truth to power, undeterred by the weight of opposition,” he said on X.

According to Atiku, the corps member follows in the footsteps of formidable trailblazers like Gambo Sawaba, Funmilayo Ransom-Kuti, Margaret Ekpo and countless other women who have stood resolute in defense of the common good.

He said rather than being met with hostility, Uguamaye deserves encouragement and support.

“She is a shining emblem of the Nigerian youth—a testament to the long-held promise that the leaders of tomorrow are already among us, ready to shape a better future,” he concluded.

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