Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has weighed in on the ongoing conversation regarding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye.

Raye, in an attempt to express her frustration with the poor state of the economy, described President Bola Tinubu as a “terrible” leader.

She lamented the high cost of goods and the unpleasant smell in some parts of Lagos, sparking mixed reactions.

Raye was subsequently summoned by NYSC officials for questioning over her remarks, triggering outrage across the nation. However, activist Omoyele Sowore, who accompanied Raye to the NYSC office in support of her bravery, reported on his X page that none of the officials showed up.

Sharing her thoughts on the incident, Ezekwesili stated that the “terrible” comment made by the corps member was “awarded to President Tinubu on behalf of all sensible Nigerians who are enduring severe hardship in the country.”

The former minister argued that the corps member “articulated her feedback in a manner designed to achieve maximum and effective delivery of the message to @NGRPresident, who oversees the @nigeriagov and therefore has a duty to ensure her well-being.”

“After presenting her many pieces of evidence, she said to @officialABAT: ‘You are such a terrible President.’ That is admirably bold, I must say.

“Truly and remarkably bold. Demanding accountability from public leaders is both a constitutional right and a duty of every citizen. Raye has just taught all Nigerians ‘Democracy 101.’ We all better learn.”