Sowore, on Tuesday morning, arrived at the NYSC Maitama office accompanied by fellow activists, including human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who also represents Raye legally.
The activist had, on Monday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, announced plans to ensure that Raye received her certificate, vowing that the alleged injustice against her would not go unchallenged.
“By 9am tomorrow, we will resume at the Maitama Abuja HQ of the National Youth Service Corps @officialnyscng to receive the Discharge Certificate of Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye ‘Raye’, who has successfully concluded her compulsory service,” Sowore wrote.
Raye previously accused the NYSC of deliberately withholding her
discharge certificate as a form of punishment for her criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.However, the NYSC has denied any political motive, stating that her certificate was withheld because she failed to attend the mandatory April 2025 biometric clearance. According to the NYSC, she is one of 131 corps members penalised for similar infractions.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the NYSC described the social media claims as “entirely unfounded and false,” adding that Raye’s service year had been extended by two months in line with the organisation’s bye-laws.
“It is important to note that this extension is a standard procedure and not unique to her case, and the principle of equal treatment was only applied in this case,” the statement read.
While NYSC insists the decision is purely administrative, Sowore and his team have vowed to continue pressing until Raye is issued her certificate.
