“This Is Unacceptable” – Atiku Slams NYSC Over Withheld Certificate for Corper Raye
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for allegedly withholding the discharge certificate of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, describing the move as “unacceptable” and potentially politically motivated.
In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, August 10, Atiku expressed concern that the denial might be linked to Raye’s public criticism of Nigeria’s economic hardship under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“What manner of impunity is this? Everything should not be subjected to politics,” he wrote. “I hope her certificate is not being withheld because she had the courage to complain about the economic hardship under the Tinubu-led administration.”
Atiku stressed that it was wrong to deny a citizen their NYSC certificate after they had served without disciplinary issues, urging the authorities to act immediately.
Raye, who served in Lagos State, had earlier revealed via Instagram that she was denied her certificate during the official collection exercise. NYSC officials allegedly claimed she failed to complete her April clearance a claim she disputes.
She alleged that her Local Government Inspector repeatedly delayed her clearance, seized her file, and eventually ordered her out of the office.
The NYSC has yet to issue an official response at the time of this report.
