Criticizing Tinubu on social media may earn you a 3-year jail term, Amnesty International says
Amnesty International has just revealed that the critics of President Tinubu are likely to bag a 3-year jail term as part of the new social media regulation. Recall that Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila who is Tinubu's Chief of Staff, called for the regulation of social media calling it a “societal menace, amidst public outrage sparked by economic hardship and insecurity."
He said, "Social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated. As many people do not understand that once the send button is hit, there is a potential to reach millions of people around the world, which is capable of causing a great danger not just in society but even unintended consequences to the individuals that are receiving information which may include security of life."
Mr. Gbajabiamila made the move and was seconded by Sada Soli, an All Progressives Congress lawmaker from Katsina State, who reintroduced the law. Now, Nigerians are warned to tread carefully to avoid bagging a jail term for their criticisms.
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