Prominent socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu has raised concerns over the recent arrest of investigative journalist by the Nigeria Police Force, questioning Chief Bola Tinubu’s motives.
The journalist, known on social media as @PIDOMNIGERIA, was detained in Rivers State on August 5 after leaking secret memos from government and private entities.
The arrest, confirmed by the police on August 24, has sparked outrage, particularly on social media, with calls for the journalist’s release.
In a video posted on her official X handle, Yesufu criticized the treatment of the journalist, who she claims was “dehumanized worse than a terrorist.” She questioned when investigative journalism and exposing government wrongdoings became criminal activities in Nigeria.
Yesufu stated, “When did investigative journalism become a crime? When did revealing the wrong doings of the government become a crime?
“Is it not the wrong doing that is supposed to be a crime? With the arrest of @PIDOMNIGERIA as well as harassment of investigative journalist, it is safe to say that Tinubu is very much aware of all the wrong doings in his illegitimate government.
“He wants to ensure that none of these activities are brought to light. Mr Tinubu, what are you hiding, why are you angry that wrong doings are being exposed by journalists.
“Why are you not focused on correcting the wrong doings and giving the people good governance,” she queried.
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