On Monday President Mohammadu Buhari distanced himself from the proposed Social Media Bill currently being debated in the senate seeking to restrict Nigerians from “criticizing”, political and public office holders.
The president stated that the principle of the bill was inconsistent with democratic ideals free speech enshrined in the constitution of the land.
He added that he had sworn to protect and uphold the dictates of the constitution and would not in anyway go against it.
He added that he had sworn to protect and uphold the dictates of the constitution and would not in anyway go against it.
Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, president Buhari however stated that “he is not averse to lawful regulation, so long as that is done within the ambit of the constitution which he swore to uphold.
According him, free speech was central to democratic societies anywhere in the world.
He explained that without free speech, elected representatives won’t be able to gauge public feelings and moods about governance issues.
Malam Garba Shehu explained that President Buhari was fully aware of the public reservations about the proposed legislation but assured that there was no cause for alarm “because the Senate is a democratic senate.
The bill however has passed second reading in the senate.
Are these people even serious? So apparently this 'Social Media Bill' if it comes to pass will restrict each and everyone of us from saying our mind or as some may say 'Constructive Critics'...
If no one criticizes you how would you know what your doing wrong? And where there is room for improvement?
Social Media Bill= Gage Order...= Don't say what your thinking,just write it in your diary and read it to yourself while looking at the mirror... lolzz
Its like sucking all the fun out of Social Media into an extremely dark Vortex of imposed power...
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