Count Me Out Of Social Media Bill, Says Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stated that he is not in support of any new bill targeted at regulating social media in Nigeria.
Makinde made the submission on Tuesday when he set up an 11-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry, to look into cases of brutality and human rights violations in the state by operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The Governor promised to bring to book policemen responsible for the death of Isiaka Jimoh, Ganiyu Moshood, and Adeoye Taiwo who died in the state during the #EndSARS protest
According to him, there are already enough laws in place including an existing cybercrime prohibition act of 2015, noting that there is no further need for a specific social media bill.
He said: “Let me categorically state that as far as I know, there was no such communiqué from the Southwest Governors that I am part of.
“Yes, I was in Lagos on Sunday, we did hold a meeting but our agreement at the meeting was that we already have an existing Cybercrime Act (Cybercrime Prohibition Prevention Act, 2015), so there was no need for any further duplicity in terms of a specific social media bill.
“So, should anyone choose to sponsor such, I should be categorically be counted out. Because the Cybercrime Act is extensive enough and covers any issues that any so-called Social media Bill may seek to address.”
You are out of this I strongly believe
Good of you the governor of the masses, may Almighty God continue to guide you in your dealings.
That’s the governor of the people that knows what is doing. What we use to see on see on social media is it lie? Not at all.
The government of nowadays are anti masses policy, how would you come out and say you want to regulate social media? The easier way of speaking out our minds.
There are more pressing issues they should address instead of this social media wahala.
This man is nice.
If you could stand up and fight for the right of the youths the youths won’t forget your stance on this. Kudos to you governor seyi makinde.
This bill is anti people and is uncalled for totally
It is good you are standing against it because it is of no use but just a bill to silence the people’s voices
God save us..o
Good governor
God will never forget you
U are indeed a good man
Good of you cuz the masses are not going to take this lightly….
good of u they sir u I know that u will never support an evil people
Great man
This man is nice.
I appreciate you sir you are doing good.
Good Of You The Governor Of The Masses, May Almighty God Continue To Guide You In Your Dealin
This Bill Is Anti People And Is Uncalled For Totally
It Is Good You Are Standing Against It Because It Is Of No Use But Just A Bill To Silence The People’s Voices
God Save Us..O
There Are More Pressing Issues They Should Address Instead Of This Social Media Wahala.