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Twitter Ban Sends Poor Message To Businesses And Investors – US Cautions FG

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3 years ago

June 6, 2021

According to the US mission, the suspension sends a poor message to citizens, investors and businesses.

Following the ban of Twitter operations in the country, the United States mission in Nigeria has condemned the act, stating that it undermines citizens’ fundamental freedom and also sends a wrong message to investors..

The Statement Reads;

“Nigeria’s constitution provides for freedom of expression. The Government’s recent #Twitterban undermines Nigerians’ ability to exercise this fundamental freedom and sends a poor message to its citizens, investors and businesses.

Banning social media and curbing every citizen’s ability to seek, receive, and impart information undermines fundamental freedoms.

As President Biden has stated, our need for individual expression, open public conversation, and accountability has never been greater.

The path to a more secure Nigeria lies in more, not less communication, alongside concerted efforts toward unity, peace, and prosperity.”