According to reports, Labour Party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi has intensified his campaign over documents relating to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the University of Nigeria, stating that he has formally written to both institutions and is prepared to pursue legal action if they fail to respond to his requests.
Speaking during an interview from 08:29 on Arise News, Arabambi disclosed that his legal team would soon send reminder letters to both institutions. He maintained that he was not pleading with the authorities to release the information he requested, stressing that public institutions have a responsibility to provide relevant documents when required under the law.
The Labour Party chieftain argued that transparency and accountability should be upheld by government agencies and educational institutions, insisting that no public body should conceal information from Nigerians. He added that if the institutions ignore the reminder letters, he is prepared to seek legal remedies against the officials involved.
Arabambi explained that the issue is not a recent development, recalling that he first raised questions regarding the certificate allegations during an appearance on Arise News in 2023. He said the matter should no longer be confined to media discussions but should instead be addressed through the appropriate legal and institutional processes.
He also reflected on his political decision during the 2023 general election, expressing disappointment and saying he regretted how he cast his vote. According to him, the unresolved issues surrounding the documents have reinforced his conviction that the matter deserves thorough scrutiny.
In his words, “I have written to NYSC, and my lawyer will write to them again, a reminder. We have written to the University of Nigeria. I am not begging them to release it, but once we give them a letter of reminder and they fail, we commit them to prison. This is our country. People must not be hiding information. I said this in 2023 — I wasted my vote then, which I am not going to do again.”
Arabambi maintained that the matter should be resolved through lawful procedures, emphasizing that institutions entrusted with public records must be open and accountable in handling requests for information.