SocialMediaBill: Opinions of Nigerians supersede my personal interest – Sponsor
The sponsor of the ‘Social Media Bill’, Mohammed Sani Musa , has said the opinions of Nigerians on the bill supersede his personal interest.The Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters commenced the public hearing of the bill having passed first and second reading.
Many Nigerians have kicked against it and the lawmakers have come under criticism for considering the bill. Many have said the bill is targeted at silencing the media and the critical public. But the sponsor of the bill, Mr Musa, on Monday said the bill does not intend to gag the media but to check the spread of false information on the internet.
Earlier, he said it was an opportunity to address the growing threats which if left unchecked, can cause serious damage in the polity and disrupt peaceful existence.
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