Fayose demands jail for Wike's aide over alleged Emeka Ike INEC data leak

Isaac Fayose says Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, should be jailed for allegedly leaking Nollywood actor Emeka Ike's voter registration data from INEC's server. Fayose made the claim in a video seen by DAILY POST on X, arguing that in a lawful country Olayinka would already be behind bars. He tied the incident to Nigeria's broader lawlessness, noting that banditry, kidnapping and terrorism persist because there appears to be one law for some and another for others. Emeka Ike previously said he felt insecure for the first time when his INEC data was exposed, and he has since filed a lawsuit against INEC and Olayinka, demanding ₦10 billion for the alleged unauthorised disclosure. The case highlights concerns over data privacy, impunity for government officials, and the safety of personal information held by state agencies. If proven, such leaks could erode public trust in institutions like INEC and expose citizens to identity theft or targeted harassment. What steps should you take to protect your own data when dealing with government bodies, and would you support stronger penalties for officials who misuse confidential information?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/16/emeka-ike-lere-olayinka-should-be-in-jail-fayose-video/