Youth advocate Oliver Barker Vormawor has expressed strong disapproval of the National Intelligence Bureau’s (NIB) decision to summon Abronye.
He believes the government should not use security agencies to suppress individuals perceived as opponents. Instead, he argues, the approach should foster cooperation rather than intimidation.
“If the government genuinely believes Abronye’s allegations have merit, they should engage him respectfully as someone committed to exposing corruption,” he stated in a social media post. “Given who Abronye is, I’d be surprised if this confrontational approach was their best response.”
Barker Vormawor firmly opposes using state security to silence individuals, even those with controversial political views.
“I reject any attempt to weaponize state security to suppress dissenting voices, no matter how disagreeable they may be,” he asserted.
He also cautioned the government against being blinded by power, warning that overzealous actions could undermine its credibility.
“Power can be deceiving. I stood against abuse before, and I won’t tolerate it now. Beware of these overly enthusiastic officers—they could damage your government’s reputation faster than Zacchaeus descended from the sycamore tree,” he warned.
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of free speech, urging that civil processes, not security agencies, should address contentious remarks.
“Freedom of speech includes the right to say things others may not like. If speech causes harm, let legal avenues handle it—not NIB officers.”
