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Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by lalasticlala(mod): 7:10pm On Dec 04, 2015

Omokri to Senate: Don’t criminalize use of social media

AS criticisms continue to trail the ongoing bill by the Senate to censor social media in the country, author and former Special Assistant on New Media to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has urged the Nigerian Senate to do away with the bill, stressing that freedom of information is a necessity in any democracy.

The TV host in a series of tweets via his handle, @renoomokri argued that the 8th National Assembly led by Dr. Bukola Saraki, should take a cue from ex-president Jonathan who faced false reports, yet signed the Freedom of Information bill to law and never tampered with free speech. He added that throughout the 5-year reign of his former boss, no one was jailed for speaking his mind.

“I call on the Senate to take a cue from ex-Pres Jonathan who faced false reports yet NEVER tampered with Free Speech”

“Jonathan, at huge political cost to himself, signed Freedom of Information to law. Senate should let sleeping dogs lie!”

“Throughout Jonathan’s presidency, no one was jailed for speaking his mind. The Senate should not reversed that legacy ”

He urged the senate to allow sleeping dogs lie, stressing that he is not sure that president Buhari will assent to the bill if passed by the lawmakers.
“What I know is that ex Pres. Jonathan would never sign such a law if it passes and I believe President Buhari wont either”.

“To the Social Media community: When you cook soup with cannibals you have no one to blame if they use you as meat,” he urged users of social media.

Recalled that Act to Prohibit Frivolous Petitions and other Related Matters, sponsored by the Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Ibn Na’Allah, APC, Kebbi South generated reactions on the social media as many alleged that a section of the bill recommended two-year jail term for false publication on the platform.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/12/omokri-to-senate-dont-criminalize-use-of-social-media/

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by babyfaceafrica: 7:11pm On Dec 04, 2015

Reno!!!!.....you better keep your mouth shut before they reason your matter ....see in big heat....loves ranting online ..no action

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by obinnashady(m): 7:12pm On Dec 04, 2015

Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by dulaman: 7:15pm On Dec 04, 2015

me think the law was made because of Sahara Reporters, but the funny thing is that now i only trust sahara news (always the first to know)

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by MzPecs(f): 7:16pm On Dec 04, 2015

Word of life..

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by damton(m): 7:16pm On Dec 04, 2015

okay

Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by jimfend: 7:16pm On Dec 04, 2015

I coudn't aggree more

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by CR77(f): 7:16pm On Dec 04, 2015

True talk

APC with there Scam Change tongue

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by politricks: 7:16pm On Dec 04, 2015

“Throughout Jonathan’s
presidency, no one was
jailed for speaking his mind.

“No one was jailed for anything not only speaking one's mind. I guess every citizens were extraordinarily law abiding during GEJ'S tenure.

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by PRYCE(m): 7:16pm On Dec 04, 2015

Goodluck Jonathan Is an Embodiment of Sheer Patience!

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by OYINBOGOJU(m): 7:16pm On Dec 04, 2015

We better stand up for our right.

Senate can fool people sometimes but they can never fool us all the time.

We have seen the light.

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by Nobody: 7:17pm On Dec 04, 2015

I SUPPORT THE BILL %100. BAN SOCIAL MEDIA COS NIGERIA IS NOT RIPE ENOUGH FOR SUCH PRIVILEDGE.

Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by sirTesco(m): 7:17pm On Dec 04, 2015

Sad mood.
What a loss!
Just received the news of the demise of my vibrant uncle.
Rest In Peace Mr. Christopher Ojo.

Pls help pray for the happy repose of his soul.

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by CR77(f): 7:17pm On Dec 04, 2015

PRYCE:
Goodluck Jonathan Is an Embodiment of Sheer Patience!

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by Nobody: 7:18pm On Dec 04, 2015*

It has no place in a democratic society. They should have more important matters to tend to, and last I checked, they actually do.

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by CR77(f): 7:18pm On Dec 04, 2015

Who cares

jimfend:
I coudn't aggree more

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by Toeyoursea(m): 7:18pm On Dec 04, 2015*

I kindly hope you didn't share from the 2.1 billion Arms deal.
For your own sake.

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by Samsantos9: 7:18pm On Dec 04, 2015

I quite agree with him...

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by Firefire(m): 7:18pm On Dec 04, 2015

A dictator is always a dictator, irrespective of the clothing.

Decree 2 under way...

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by Beehshorp(m): 7:19pm On Dec 04, 2015

Sai baba crooners av decided to take us back to the military regime.. They are reaping the benefit of change

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by ichommy(m): 7:19pm On Dec 04, 2015

Reno.GEJ

Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by MrKong: 7:19pm On Dec 04, 2015

Something Nairaland mods need to learn

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by Nobody: 7:20pm On Dec 04, 2015

nice
check my signature

Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by Pidggin(f): 7:20pm On Dec 04, 2015*

Gbam! APC wants to hear lies they can't handle the reality of their poor performance so far.

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by okeyley: 7:20pm On Dec 04, 2015

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by donkegh(m): 7:20pm On Dec 04, 2015

I don't know why they are not making laws or proposing bills that will salvage the electricity issues or improve infrastructure. Reno pls tell them.

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by festusfeezy(m): 7:21pm On Dec 04, 2015

Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by Omotayor123(f): 7:21pm On Dec 04, 2015

Orishirishi tongue

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by kossyablaze(m): 7:21pm On Dec 04, 2015

Hmmmmm any which way

Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by Pavarottii(m): 7:22pm On Dec 04, 2015

God bless GEJ!

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Re: Reno Omokri: Senate Should Learn From Jonathan's Tolerance To Freedom Of Speech by DICE234(m): 7:22pm On Dec 04, 2015

Lol... now everybody suddenly misses GEJ?

Meanwhile

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