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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has opined that criticism should not be labeled as crime.
SERAP disclosed this in a statement posted on X formerly Twitter on Monday.
The statement comes amidst controversy over a Corp member who, in a video, berated Tinubu’s administration. The member described barefacedly described the prevailing economic situation in the video.
SERAP in a statement said, “The Tinubu administration Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) should direct the leadership of the NYSC to immediately end the intimidation, harassment and threat against a Youth corper, Ushie Uguamaye for reportedly criticising the President over inflation and economic hardship.
“Everyone has a right to criticize their government without fear of reprisals. Freedom of expression is a fundamental right. We’ll see in court if the threat is not immediately withdrawn.
“The NYSC board should stop treating criticism as a crime and immediately end the intimidation, harassment and threat against Ms Ushie Uguamaye.
“The administration must direct the NYSC leadership to guarantee her safety and security.