Sowore Accuses NYSC Official of Absconding During Raye’s Disciplinary Hearing

Presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore has accused the Local Government Inspector (LGI) of Eti-Osa LGA of going into hiding after he arrived with Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, and her legal team for a scheduled disciplinary session.

Raye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, recently sparked controversy after a viral video in which she criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration and referred to Lagos as a “smelly state.” Her remarks ignited nationwide reactions and led to her being summoned for disciplinary proceedings.

She was set to appear before the NYSC officials on Monday, accompanied by Sowore and her legal representatives, as previously announced on X (formerly Twitter). However, in an update shared on the platform, Sowore claimed that the LGI was nowhere to be found when they arrived.

“We arrived at the Eti-Osa LGI offices of the @officialnyscng with youth Corper, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, in Lagos. She was scheduled to appear before the LGI today, and we escorted her to their offices with attorneys @mrfestusogun, @yinka_oyesomi, and @justiceojienoh, but the LGI official had absconded, failing to show up throughout our stay,” Sowore wrote.

As of now, the NYSC board has yet to release an official statement addressing the alleged absence of the LGI or outlining the next steps regarding Raye’s case.

We arrived Eti-Osa LGI offices of the @officialnyscng with youth Corper, Ushie Rita uguamaye in Lagos. She is was scheduled to appear before the LGI today and we escorted her to their offices with attorneys. @mrfestusogun, @yinka_oyesomi and @justiceojienoh but LGI official had… pic.twitter.com/awV0iy4M8N

— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) March 17, 2025