Meet Bala Ibn Na’Allah, a multi-term Senator representing Kebbi state. He doesn’t appear to be a fan of the freedom of expression Nigerians currently enjoy online.
A bill which he sponsored today passed into second reading at the Senate. The bill is seeking two years imprisonment with an option of N2 million fine for any Nigerian who posts “abusive statements” on the social media.
According to the bill; any person who through text messages, tweets, WhatsApp or any of the social media posts any abusive statement knowing same to be false with intent to set the public against any person and/or group of persons, an institution or Government or such other bodies established by law shall be guilty of an offence and upon conviction shall be liable to an imprisonment for two years or a fine of N2 million or both such fine and imprisonment.
Here’s how Nigerians are reacting to the news
Senate proposes 2-year jail term/fine of 2,000,000 for offenders of false statements on social media. Are you thinking what I’m thinking?
— Carl (@UberNigerian) December 2, 2015
It is outfits like @SaharaReporters that can tempt one to support Senate’s 2yr jail term for Social Media liars https://t.co/FkTvAUC2N4
— Mr Stanley Nwabia (@MrStanleyNwabia) December 2, 2015
2 Year Jail Term For Offenders Of False Statement On Social Media – Senate. Mumus! What of those who make false statement on senate floor?
— Dr. Njakiri Damages (@DrDamages) December 2, 2015
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