US Cautions FG, Says Twitter Suspension ‘Sends Poor Message To Investors’

*Says Action undermines Nigerians fundamental
freedom

THE United State of America has condemned the suspension of
Twitter operations in Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari had on Friday, announced the suspension of Twitter,
saying the platform was persistently used for activities that could
undermine the corporate existence of Nigeria.

The U.S Mission in Nigeria in a statement released on Saturday
said the Nigeria’s constitution provides for freedom of expression,
adding that the ban will not only affect the citizens but also
sends poor messages to investors.

“The Government’s recent #Twitterban undermines Nigerians’
ability to exercise this fundamental freedom and sends a poor
message to its citizens, investors and businesses.”

The U.S also said that banning social media and curbing the
citizens’ ability to seek and receive information undermines
fundamental freedom.

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

The US government said it is more communication and concerted
efforts to forge unity, peace, and prosperity that could make
Nigeria more secured.

The United Kingdom and Canada had earlier expressed concerns
over the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, President Buhari has explained that he banned Twitter
not only beacuse the tech company removed his tweet, but also for
spreading fake news.

“The temporary suspension of Twitter is not just a response to
the removal of the President’s post. There has been a litany of
problems with the social media platform in Nigeria, where
misinformation and fake news spread through it have had real world
violent consequences,” Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the
President on Media & Publicity said on Saturday evening.

*Says Action undermines Nigerians fundamental
freedom

THE United State of America has condemned the suspension of
Twitter operations in Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari had on Friday, announced the suspension of Twitter,
saying the platform was persistently used for activities that could
undermine the corporate existence of Nigeria.

The U.S Mission in Nigeria in a statement released on Saturday
said the Nigeria’s constitution provides for freedom of expression,
adding that the ban will not only affect the citizens but also
sends poor messages to investors.

“The Government’s recent #Twitterban undermines Nigerians’
ability to exercise this fundamental freedom and sends a poor
message to its citizens, investors and businesses.”

The U.S also said that banning social media and curbing the
citizens’ ability to seek and receive information undermines
fundamental freedom.

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

The US government said it is more communication and concerted
efforts to forge unity, peace, and prosperity that could make
Nigeria more secured.

The United Kingdom and Canada had earlier expressed concerns
over the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, President Buhari has explained that he banned Twitter
not only beacuse the tech company removed his tweet, but also for
spreading fake news.

“The temporary suspension of Twitter is not just a response to
the removal of the President’s post. There has been a litany of
problems with the social media platform in Nigeria, where
misinformation and fake news spread through it have had real world
violent consequences,” Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the
President on Media & Publicity said on Saturday evening.