Outrage Grows Over National Assembly’s Treatment Of Bobrisky

Outrage Grows Over National Assembly’s Treatment Of Bobrisky....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a previous article discussing the well-known crossdresser and transgender figure Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, I suggested that her actions have a way of illuminating deeper truths about society. Once again, Bobrisky has taken center stage, this time at the National Assembly, exposing the shallow nature of our lawmakers. While we were already aware of their tendencies as overpaid entertainers, witnessing their circus-like summoning of a social media provocateur—who arrived with another individual dressed as a “native doctor”—to a supposed investigative panel has further confirmed the institution’s deteriorating credibility…….CONTINUE READING 

What did the lawmakers expect when they called upon someone who simply released a recorded conversation? This individual did not engage in any investigative work or fact-finding; he merely shared a private dialogue meant to blackmail Bobrisky over a debt. Despite his obsession with Bobrisky, he chose to release the tape even after the debt had been settled. This is the caliber of individual that lawmakers invited into the “hallowed chamber.” Not stopping there, they also invited Bobrisky, who wisely chose not to attend. What exactly were they trying to accomplish by bringing these two together? Are we to see the National Assembly as a mere comedy club now?

I understand that they wanted to address the public interest surrounding the leaked tape, but their approach was fundamentally flawed. Their lackadaisical attitude reflects poorly on their constitutional responsibilities and moral duties. If they genuinely aim to reform our carceral system, they could find serious research conducted by knowledgeable individuals in institutions like NIPSS in Kuru, Jos, or various think tanks across the country. Instead, they chose to pursue a social media “influencer.” The revelations so far are not new; we all remember the public squabble in December last year between the National Correctional Service, the DSS, and the EFCC over the custody of former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele. Why would three agencies compete for the detention of a wealthy inmate if not because they see him as an opportunity?

In 2019, investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo published a damning report on the corruption within Nigeria’s prison system, even going so far as to get himself incarcerated to support his claims. If the National Assembly needed someone to highlight the degradation of the prison system, it should have summoned him. Why overlook dedicated researchers in favor of individuals whose interest in these matters is merely superficial? These are people who have turned the internet into their workplace, turning serious issues into entertainment for a distracted audience.

To be clear, I am not opposed to a thorough investigation into the matter. Yes, both the EFCC and the correctional service require scrutiny with an eye toward reform. Additionally, the process for presidential pardons should be revisited, as the recipients have often raised eyebrows. Although the allegations arising from Bobrisky’s leaked tape are not new, they are serious enough to warrant a comprehensive investigation. What is unacceptable is the frivolity of inviting social media figures—who often engage in public spats—to confront each other. By also inviting journalists and broadcasting the event, they trivialize a critical issue, reducing it to mere entertainment. Such matters should be resolved by holding accountable the institutions involved, rather than focusing on individuals who are merely symptomatic of a broader systemic decay.

The situation certainly warrants investigation, especially regarding the role of the EFCC and the alleged N15 million bribe. Their rationale for dropping the money laundering charges against Bobrisky was even more scandalous, revealing much about their investigative processes. EFCC prosecutor Bilikisu Bala claimed the money laundering charges were justifiably dropped based on Bobrisky’s confessional statement that her business, Bob Express, was not registered with SCUML and had not submitted returns. This piqued my interest.

This implies that there was no credible report justifying Bobrisky’s arrest and subsequent money laundering charges. Instead, the EFCC arrested her and, when the initial charge of Naira mutilation failed to persuade the public, they pressured her into self-incrimination. The very notion that they had no solid evidence against her before the arrest underscores their desperation to sensationalize her case and distract from their discomfort with her identity.

If that’s the case, it sheds light on why the EFCC has struggled as an institution; they are so compromised that they cannot effectively address any issue. When EFCC chairman Olu Olukayode complains about former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello exploiting a loophole, it reflects not the constraints of the law but their own moral failings. In any other context, an investigative agency should not need the cooperation of the accused to fulfill its duties. After months of the EFCC’s complaints, Bello finally showed up at their headquarters, leaving officials looking like puppets without strings. Their paralysis stems from a complete lack of integrity.

While we lack objective evidence regarding who extorted money from Bobrisky and how it was distributed, enough details from the leaked tape suggest that the accusations hold merit. Bobrisky had no reason to fabricate claims about the EFCC in a recording she didn’t know would become public. Furthermore, certain aspects of her narrative—especially her account of being held in a private prison—have been corroborated by prison officials, lending credibility to her claims against the EFCC. Ultimately, the public’s fascination lies with Bobrisky, not the substance of the scandal itself. While people may discuss any trending topic on social media, shouldn’t lawmakers be too serious to lend credibility to every frivolity?

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