Members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have cautioned the National Assembly and the Federal Government against passing the controversial Social Media Bills, saying that “draconian legislations have no place in Nigeria’s democracy”.

Rising from the 15th All Nigeria Editors’ Conference (ANEC 2019) at the International Conference Centre, Sokoto, Sokoto State, the editors expressed concern over the proposed fake news and hate speech bills.

Condemning what they called all dictatorial tendencies against the media, the NGE members stressed the need to collectively fight against all media abuses by non-professionals.


They also frowned at all attempts to punish conventional media for the wrongs of non-professionals on the social media platforms.

In a communique, they called for the release of all detained journalists across the country, stating that democracy thrives better in countries that cherish and promote media freedom.

At the conference, chaired by former Ogun State governor Aremo Olsegun Osoba, were members of the Sokoto State executive council, led by Governor Aminu Tambuwal.

They deliberated on the theme titled: “A distressed media: Impact on government, governance and the society”.

The editors also noted that Nigeria’s dwindling economic fortune had contributed to the distress in the media industry and there was need for the government to overhaul its economic architecture in order to reflate the sagging economy and increase the revenue streams of the nation.

Source: https://www.ogbeta.ng/2019/12/passage-of-social-media-bill-dangerous.html

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Nigerians with conscience, AI, NBA, NGF, NGE, CAN, CSOs and many more have and will still continue to voice out against this most silliest legislation ever seen in the annals of Nigeria.

On the other side of the divide are the nepotic/ tyrannical government cum its lapdog appendages; (presidency,Lai Mohammed, NASS zombies), President's wife/daughter etc.

Now the line has been drawn.This govt rode on-even abusing the same social media via wicked hate speeches but today have become so intolerant that it's vehemently refusing its own dose of medicine.

Be careful of the people you met on your way up the ladder because they're the same people you may need their help on your way down.This oppression will come back to hunt you all.Karma is really.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnpQtc6M2nE

Hate Speech Bill: Nigeria Is Gradually Sliding Into Dictatorship - Tope Akinyode

Rights lawyer, Tope Akinyode, has slammed the National Assembly for considering the passage of the National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speeches bill. He stated that the Senate and House of Representatives should pass bills that would improve the welfare of Nigerians

It's decree 4 all over again

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