In a striking post that has resonated across social media, X user Mahdi Shehu (@shehu_mahdi) did not mince words as he highlighted the end of what he described as a “torturous era” within the State Security Service (SSS). His post, which has garnered significant attention, outlines a series of damning allegations against the outgoing Director-General, painting a picture of an organization plagued by mismanagement, exploitation, and morale decay.
Shehu’s post reads like a final indictment of a leadership style that, according to him, inflicted significant harm on the agency and its personnel. Here are the key points he raised:
Exploitation Under the Guise of Employment: Shehu claims that employment opportunities were weaponized as tools for exploitation, where promises of jobs were used to manipulate and control.
Denial of Legitimate Entitlements: The era was marked by the deliberate withholding of staff entitlements, depriving hardworking men and women of their due rewards.
Deception and Disposability: Shehu alleges that deception was rampant, with individuals being used and discarded without regard for their contributions or well-being.
Incompetence Over Competence: Preferential treatment, according to Shehu, was given to the incompetent, with meritocracy being sidelined in favor of favoritism and personal alliances.
Intimidation and Victimization: A climate of fear and intimidation was fostered, where select individuals were targeted and victimized to maintain control and suppress dissent.
Decline in Staff Welfare and Morale: Perhaps most damaging is the claim that staff welfare hit rock bottom during this period, with the morale of service members suffering significantly despite the agency having ample resources to ensure their well-being.
Inaccessibility and Isolation: The leadership, Shehu asserts, operated in a bubble of inaccessibility, engaging minimally with the organization and only catering to a select few who were privy to “hidden truths.”
Personal Compromise for Survival: Finally, Shehu speaks of a leadership that compromised the integrity of the agency for personal survival, an approach that ultimately led to a premature end despite a four-year renewal of the appointment.
In a scathing conclusion, Shehu declared, “Good riddance to a stinky, messy, dirty, and stupid era,” signaling his relief at the end of what he sees as a dark chapter in the history of the SSS.
As the dust settles on this contentious exit, the focus now shifts to what lies ahead for the SSS. Will the agency be able to rebuild and restore its reputation, or will the shadows of this turbulent era continue to loom large? The answers will unfold in the days to come, but one thing is certain—the departure of the DG marks the end of an era, and for many, it is a welcome change.
PIONEER NEWS 