Veteran investigative journalist and pharmacist Dr. Kemi Olunloyo has expressed strong support for the growing youth-led agitation against corruption in Nigeria, calling for the dismantling of the EFCC and the country’s compromised banking sector.
In a passionate social media post directed at young Nigerians, Olunloyo declared:
"Dear Nigerian youth: I support you in the DISMANTLING of the corrupt institutions in Nigeria. EFCC and Banking sector to be the FIRST. Governors and other politicians are foaming freely while the common man is being stolen from."
Her statement comes amid widespread criticism of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the detention of popular activist VeryDarkMan, whose arrest has been linked to a civil complaint filed by gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Many see his detention as part of a broader pattern of silencing whistleblowers and outspoken critics, while politically connected figures face no accountability.
Olunloyo, who is no stranger to controversy and political activism, warned that Nigerians are “tired of selective justice” and encouraged the youth to challenge the system using their collective power and digital reach.
“We live in a country where people with real crimes walk free, yet ordinary citizens with a voice are locked up or harassed,” she said.
The EFCC and several Nigerian banks, including GTBank, have come under scrutiny in recent days following allegations of arbitrary arrests, data misuse, and complicity in financial oppression of the lower class. The banking sector has also faced backlash for enabling fraudulent deductions, freezing of accounts, and failing to protect customers from online scams.
Dr. Olunloyo's message adds fuel to an emerging movement of youth activists, entertainers, and influencers rallying around the idea of structural reform what some are calling “a digital revolution” aimed at confronting systemic corruption head-on.
As protests mount and public frustration grows, analysts warn that Nigeria may be entering a new phase of civic awakening, fueled by online activism, economic hardship, and visible double standards in justice enforcement.
