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Nigerians React to The Social Media Bill Proposed By The Senate
Yes to freedom of speech!
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Although we live in a democratic country, it appears the ruling government might try to encroach on our freedom of speech.
A new social media bill that could potentially censor free speech on social media platforms has been proposed by the House of Senate.
According to the bill, anyone who writes anything negative against somebody else (most probably politicians) will face jail time – two years to be exact.
How dare they? Can someone please tell them that it is not allowed.
Nigerians on Twitter have expressed their thoughts on the issue via #NoToSocialMediaBill. Here are some of them:
On fighting for our rights:
Everyone who values his or her right must express a resounding #NoToSocialMediaBill
