Renowned investigative journalist David Hundeyin has made explosive allegations regarding Isaac Bristol, known on X as @pidomnigeria. Hundeyin claims that Bristol, once an anonymous whistleblower, is now “fully bought and paid for by the government” following his arrest and subsequent release from detention.
Hundeyin revealed that after leading a media campaign to secure Bristol’s release from an FCID dungeon and subsequent arraignment in court, Bristol allegedly attempted to entrap him. This incident reportedly occurred during a 54-minute phone call from Kuje Prison, where Bristol proposed a scheme that could have severely damaged Hundeyin’s reputation and exposed him to global legal repercussions.
In anticipation of such developments, Hundeyin recorded the entire conversation. A six-minute segment of the recording was shared publicly, adding weight to his claims. He also mentioned the involvement of another prominent figure on the call, whose voice is audible in the recording.
The phone number used during the call, reportedly traced through the national SIM registration database, is registered to one “Hassan Jibrin,” identified as a Director at the Federal Ministry of Defense. This revelation has fueled suspicions of government involvement in orchestrating Bristol’s actions.
Hundeyin accused Bristol of betraying Deji Adeyanju, his pro bono lawyer. In a recorded segment, Bristol allegedly dismissed Adeyanju as a “baby lawyer” and expressed misplaced confidence that prominent political figures like Peter Obi would hire Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) for his case. Despite this criticism, Adeyanju played a pivotal role in securing Bristol’s bail.
Hundeyin labeled Bristol a “traitor,” alleging that after being caught by the government, Bristol betrayed everyone who had supported or provided information to him. He further claimed that Bristol’s brother attempted to coerce him into impersonating the missing whistleblower, potentially implicating Hundeyin in criminal activity.
The allegations against Isaac Bristol (@pidomnigeria) come amidst heightened scrutiny of whistleblowing and government transparency in Nigeria. Hundeyin’s revelations paint a troubling picture of the potential weaponization of whistleblowers by state actors, raising concerns about the safety and integrity of investigative journalism and public interest advocacy.
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With the release of the voice recording and other supporting evidence, these claims are likely to spark further investigations into the circumstances surrounding Bristol’s case.
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