The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has commented on the controversy surrounding well-known cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, commonly referred to as Bobrisky.
The situation, which revolves around accusations of special treatment during Bobrisky’s time in detention, has ignited conversations about broader systemic problems within Nigeria’s institutions.
The widely shared audio clip sparked public outrage and ignited concerns regarding corruption and the lack of accountability in the correctional system.
Tunji-Ojo, during his appearance on Tuesday’s episode of Channels Television’s Politics Today, emphasized the wider consequences of the event, describing it as a“reflection of institutional issues.”
He explained the disciplinary procedures involved in addressing such allegations, stating, “There are disciplinary procedures; you have to go through the board; you don’t just take action. Of course, somebody as high as an ACG who was found culpable of giving those verbal instructions in this regard has been suspended. This is because we said we are not going to shield anybody.”
The minister verified that a report has been handed over to the relevant board, with a copy forwarded to the NCoS to begin disciplinary proceedings.’
“The report is with the board; we have sent a copy to the service themselves because disciplinary actions must start,” he stated.
Tunji-Ojo emphasized that reforming institutions is crucial to avoid the recurrence of similar problems in the future.
“We cannot transfer today’s problem to the future,” he remarked.
