TwitterBan: We're Closely Monitoring Allegations Of Gagging Media, Expression By Buhari Government—Commonwealth | Sahara Reporters
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC has stated that the Commonwealth is monitoring developments around the suspension of Twitter and allegations of repression of rights to freedom of expression in Nigeria.
"Please be assured that the Secretariat will remain engaged with the authorities in Nigeria and encourage a speedy resolution of this matter." Oluwadare said in his statement: “We are very delighted that our letter and the concerns that it raises have caught the attention of the Commonwealth Secretary-General. Given her public record for justice and human rights, we have absolutely no doubt that she will prevail on the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to lift the unlawful suspension of Twitter, respect human rights, and obey the rule of law.
“Nigerians can only freely participate in the democratic processes and shape the society in which they live if these fundamental human rights are fully and effectively respected, protected and promoted.
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