On October 25, 2025, a heated exchange unfolded on X, centering on Nigerian human rights advocate Chidi Odinkalu.
The debate began with Lere Olayinka’s post accusing Odinkalu of promoting LGBTQ rights and undermining former President Goodluck Jonathan, linking him to the Open Society Justice Initiative.
Paul Ibe, responding, challenged these claims, asserting that Odinkalu’s role with the initiative started in 2003, well before his 2011 appointment as National Human Rights Commission chair under Jonathan.
Ibe, who claims to be Odinkalu’s schoolmate from Federal Government College (FGC) Okigwe, defended his character, citing their shared academic history and Odinkalu’s ethical record, including public asset disclosures.
Here Is What He Wrote On His Official X Handle
He also addressed personal attacks on Odinkalu’s wife, Iheoma Obibi, a feminist entrepreneur known for founding Nigeria’s first online intimacy shop, reframing her achievements positively.
The thread drew varied reactions, with some users supporting Ibe’s factual rebuttal and others questioning the unresolved accusations about Odinkalu’s stance on social issues.
As of October 26, 2025, the discussion highlights a divide between personal anecdotes and public narratives.
Neither side has provided definitive evidence to settle the debate, leaving room for further dialogue on Odinkalu’s legacy and the credibility of the claims made. View, More,
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