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The so-called social media bill, sponsored by the Deputy Majority Leader, Senator Ibn Nallah, may not see the light of day.

This is because the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki says the bill is dead on arrival and is going nowhere.

The Senate President was the chief speaker at the Social Media Week in Lagos where the issues of the 2015 general elections and the major influencers were discussed.

Dr Saraki said that the Senate and the major users of the social media in Nigeria are on the same page and will not be paid back badly for their efforts in seeing off the last government.

“As far as I am concerned, we are all on the same side. It is like any bill, it has to go through processes. I am sure that many bills, content of those bills will not even pass second reading.

“I strongly believe that there is a role of the social media platform in our governance. You’ve helped in the election, you’ve helped in improving governance. So I don’t think there is anybody who will want to ensure you don’t play that role.

“There is no perfection in any group. Among politicians there are the good ones and bad ones. I am sure in the social media, you will see those that are responsible and those that are irresponsible.

“What is important for us is to focus on the bigger picture. Don’t let those other issues distract us. That bill is going nowhere, its dead on arrival,” Dr Saraki said.

Maxymilliano:
Yet some stvpid elements claimed Saraki frustrated the government's positive move.Posterity is there.

9jatriot:
Everywhere in the world, people are now realizing that certain elements use social media as a tool for the propagation of evil and are doing everything to curb it. Similar legislation are springing up in Germany, Uk and other parts of Europe. If you want to use social media, then use it responsibly but if one stupid post of yours leads to the death of other individuals then you must be held accountable for it, otherwise you have nothing to fear when you use the medium responsibly.

If Saraki was playing to the gallery does not mean the new man should do the same.

ursullalinda:
When we had a man with strong will as the Senate President....now Oga @ the top na pushover....na do as I say

9jatriot:
Everywhere in the world, people are now realizing that certain elements use social media as a tool for the propagation of evil and are doing everything to curb it. Similar legislation are springing up in Germany, Uk and other parts of Europe. If you want to use social media, then use it responsibly but if one stupid post of yours leads to the death of other individuals then you must be held accountable for it, otherwise you have nothing to fear when you use the medium responsibly.

If Saraki was playing to the gallery does not mean the new man should do the same.

Oshigun:
Some are not looking at the bigger picture which is that trends worldwide show many nations now understand that social media used wrongly and malevolently can cause serious problems. Western nation who created social media are actually putting new legislation in place to curb its operation. We have to do same in Nigeria. As you concluded, if you use social media responsibly then its regulation will not concern you as it is not to muzzle free speech but to control very dangerous posted materials.

budaatum:
Funny how Saraki is gradually becoming a saint. Come back tomorrow and he'll be satan.