Amidst Raye’s scuffle with the Nigerian government, lawyer Stan Alieke, formerly associated with Speed Darlington, has weighed in on the matter, cautioning against the risks of publicly criticizing the government while serving under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Taking to Instagram, Alieke explained that corps members are government employees and, as such, are bound by employment policies that restrict them from making certain statements against their employer—the government.
“A corp member is an employee of the government; you earn stipends from the government. So, as per employment policy, you are restricted from saying some things against your employer, which is the government. This is not just peculiar to the government; in some organizations, you are restricted from criticizing or making a public appearance against the organization. If not, you will be queried or fired,” he stated.
While acknowledging that the legality of such restrictions is debatable, Alieke maintained that “rules are rules, and once you are signed up, you are to comply.”
He then advised Raye to be mindful of this reality and not allow social media support to mislead her into making irreversible mistakes.
“My candid advice to the NYSC girl is that she should know this fact and not let herself be misled by social media support. They can only use you for clout, support you to your doom, and then abandon you.”
Alieke further warned that being expelled from NYSC could have long-term consequences, including difficulties in securing jobs in Nigeria.
“If NYSC kicks you out, your options of getting some jobs in Nigeria are already limited, as some organizations won’t employ you without an NYSC certificate. For further clarification, she should read her NYSC handbook.”
Raye, a serving corps member, recently made headlines after posting a video in which she criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the rising cost of living. The video led to threats of disciplinary action from NYSC officials, sparking a debate over free speech and the restrictions imposed on corps members.
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