Rinu Oduala on the verge of losing US asylum following outcry over her violation of US privacy and doxxing laws.

An Obidient campaigner and protest organiser, Rinu Oduala who is currently in the United States is in the eyes of the storm following her blatant sharing of private details of the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun on her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday.

The Obidient Influencer, who was also a prominent participant in the violent uprising that led to the destruction of public properties and looting of businesses in Lagos during the #Endsars protest had crafted a reputation of leading or instigating target harassment at anyone that holds views different from hers or the online mob.

On Thursday, in response to a post by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, warning those planning to burn the country down under whatever guise that they will meet the strongest resistance of their lives, Rinu Oduala shared the phone number of Dada Olusegun and goaded her followers and others who share her views to bombard Mr. Olusegun’s number with threatening calls and messages.

Dada Olusegun said,

“those who want to burn the country down under whatever guise will meet the strongest resistance of their lives. Not from security agencies, but from the silent majority that gave their mandate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for four years in the first instance. We are waiting.”

A lot of Nigerians immediately condemned Rinu Oduala over the act which many described as a breach of Olusegun’s right to personal privacy. Following a sustained pressure, Rinu Oduala was forced to take down the post. That notwithstanding, it was not enough to prevent Nigerians from reporting Rinu Oduala to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a US organisation she’s currently affiliated to, for violating US privacy and doxxing laws.

Rinu whose present stay in the US is courtesy of her asylum application that was granted has come under investigation following the complaints of targeted harassment levelled against her by many Nigerians who sent their complaints to the official email address of National Endowment for Democracy.

Rinu Oduala’s organisation in the US, the National Endowment for Democracy, has reportedly opened an internal investigation into her conduct following the barrage of complaints and mails. If found guilty of unauthorised dissemination of the personal data of Dada Olusegun with the intent to incite people against the victim, NED may severe their association with her with the possibility of a revocation of her asylum status.

The swift action by Rinu’s organisation to open an investigation into the matter is not unconnected to the threats of lawsuit made by some Segun Dada allies and supporters residing in the US against the organisation. According to insiders, NED does not want to be caught protecting an individual on asylum who is exhibiting barbaric and anti-democratic tendencies.

Rinu Oduala has allegedly been reaching out to some individuals in Nigeria who she feels can help her de-escalate the matter. This latest incident is however not different from a pattern of online intimidation and targeted harassment that Ms Rinu Oduala and many of her colleagues especially in the Obidient movement have been known for since 2020.

They have systematically attacked many voices who dared to hold a contrary view from their mob position. During and after the 2023 general elections, Rinu Oduala alongside others who are predominantly Mr. Peter Obi and Labour Party supporters were repeatedly accused of mob attack and cyber bullying.

https://podiumreporters.com/index.php/2024/07/27/rinu-oduala-may-lose-us-asylum-following-outcry-over-her-violation-of-us-privacy-and-doxxing-laws/

Rinu's post and one of the reports.

Fibonacci88:
Agbadorians u guys don't have the clout to pull this off. U clowns should focus on ur 30k stipends. Rinu phone number was shared to u guys to call and bombard her phone. Till date not a single call. Una still dey wait for mobilization airtime. Hungry slaves.

FBIBOT:
lol she fell into the trap she set.... village pple finally opened her folder...... she should have known better

OKOATA:
Lol. These agbado guys are funny o. Nothing will happen to Ronu cos she's not in anyway said anything to endanger the guy, so you guys should stop rejoicing and if you like you can Google or ask your Ai.

In the USA, asylum status can be revoked if the individual:

1. Fails to maintain refugee status
2. Commits a serious crime
3. Poses a threat to national security or public safety
4. Fails to comply with asylum requirements

Sharing someone's phone number online, without more context, is unlikely to lead to asylum revocation. However, if sharing the number:

1. Harasses or endangers the individual
2. Violates a court order or protective order
3. Involves a serious crime, such as stalking or identity theft

* So where's the threat or endangering in what Ronu posted. Moreover it's the said guys that's threatening protesters so you guys should go and rest.

According to insiders, NED does not want to be caught protecting an individual on asylum who is exhibiting barbaric and anti-democratic tendencies.

TopBanter:
Is there still any doubt Obi only attract fans who are deranged anarchist, fundamentalist and radicalised nuisances? From DJ Witch Switch to this Oduala thingy, they are the embodiment of bitter, hateful and frustrated extremists.

They host purely wicked and malevolent intentions for anyone perceived enemies of their "Yes Daddy" Gbajue messiah in their black and devilish hearts.

They lie naturally and deviously. They scheme and manipulate daily and are prepared to do anything, however wrong and injurious to others, to brighten Obi's chance of becoming President.

They are evil. Plain and simple . I think Nigerians underestimate these people. Their are many potential bombers, arsonists and killers in their rank.

DSS need to start watching and collating databases of the Lunatics as is done worldwide for extremists groups.

Throwback:


I fully agree.

GeneralPula:

Why should they bombard her phone?

They’re more sensible in doings than you & other headless mob..

The right authorities already picked up on her case..

Sannisege:
We must follow this petition through. Uncultured children like Rinu must be taught a lesson.