The United States Mission In Nigeria Condemns FG's #TwitterBan On Citizens.
.... Says It Undermines Ability To Exercise Fundamental Rights.
In a statement issued on Saturday, June 5 2021 the US Mission In Nigeria said,
" Nigeria's Constitution Provides For Freedom Of Expression.
" The Government's recent #TwitterBan undermines Nigerians' ability to exercise their fundamental freedom and sends a poor message to its citizens, investors an businesses.
" Banning social media and curbing every citizen's ability to seek, receive and impart information, undermines fundamental freedoms.
" As president Biden has stated, our need to individual expression, Opens public conversation and accountability has never been greater.
" The path to a more secure Nigeria lies in more not less communication, alongside concerted efforts toward unity, peace and prosperity."
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