The Nigerian Presidency has issued the statement below, quoting President Muhammadu Buhari as distancing himself from the anti-social media law being deliberated at the Senate.
In the statement, President Buhari reiterated the commitment of his administration to the protection of free speech in keeping with democratic tradition.
He has also sworn to defend the constitution of Nigeria and would not lend his hand to anything that is inconsistent with the constitution.
According to the President’s media aide, Malam Garba Shehu;
“The President said free speech is central to democratic societies anywhere in the world. The President explained that without free speech, elected representatives won’t be able to gauge public feelings and moods about governance issues. The President won’t assent to any legislation that may be inconsistent with the constitution of Nigeria.”
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