The Misunderstanding of Activism in Nigeria
For years, I’ve followed many so-called activists in Nigeria, and one thing is clear—most of them don’t understand what activism truly means.
Many think activism is about blindly supporting one camp against another, shouting louder than the next person, and following emotions rather than facts. This is not activism—it’s gullibility.
True activism begins with standing for the truth, no matter whose ox is gored. It means understanding every situation before jumping to conclusions. If you’re a real activist, you won’t just cheer your favourite politician or celebrity—you’ll hold them accountable when they’re wrong.
The Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Case: A Lesson in Foolish Activism
Recently, I saw so-called activists on social media screaming about how Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was “sexually harassed” by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Instead of advising her to take legal action if she had proof, they turned it into a media circus.
- Did any of these activists remind Natasha that misconduct in the Senate has consequences?
- Did any of them tell her that going on TV to accuse people of plotting to kill her—without concrete evidence—is childish and legally risky?
- Did any of them caution her that, as a lawyer and senator, she should know better than to engage in such behaviour?
No. They were too busy making noise.
Now, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has dragged her to court for defamation, and suddenly, these activists are asking, “Why is the AGF involved? Why not Akpabio?”
Can the AGF Take Natasha to Court? Yes!
Let’s educate these loud but ignorant activists:
Under Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the AGF has the power to:
- Institute criminal proceedings against anyone in Nigeria.
- Take over any criminal case.
- Discontinue any case at any stage.
So, if Natasha’s public statements were defamatory, the AGF has every right to take legal action. Nigeria is not a lawless country—even senators must obey the law.
Natasha Granted Bail, But Trouble Isn’t Over
The court has granted her bail, but from the look of things, Natasha may end up paying for her reckless statements. And when that time comes, where will all her noisy supporters be? Nowhere. They’ll move on to the next trending issue while she faces the consequences alone.
Meanwhile, life in the Senate goes on. Her absence changes nothing. The Senate continues its business because, at the end of the day, she’s just one senator out of 109.
My Activism: Truth Over Sentiment
I am an activist, but my loyalty is to truth and justice—not emotions or political affiliations. If someone I support is wrong, I’ll say it. That’s what real activism is about.
Nigerian activists need to wake up. Stop being cheerleaders for politicians. Stop spreading false narratives. Stand for the truth, even when it’s inconvenient.
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