After Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, recently hinted at new measures to control the use of social media in Nigeria, the former governor of Ekiti State, Fayose, has echoed similar sentiments.
In a tweet from his X handle on Sunday, Fayose advocated for the regulation of social media through legislation that would hold both platform owners and users accountable in order to prevent misuse.
Social media has become very important to our existence, no doubt, but there must be regulations guiding its usage,” the PDP chieftain said.
He went on to say, “The truth we must all face is that we can’t keep operating an unregulated social media. Usage must be regulated in line with law for both platform owners and users.
“The world over, social media is playing major roles in crime fighting and Nigeria is not an exception.
“However, good as the social media has become, the level of its abuse and use for misinformation is worrisome. No society or responsible government will fold its arms at these excesses. It is being done in other countries.
“Though it is normal for Nigerians to be suspicious of government regulations, but users with good intentions have nothing to fear.”
Allub times recalls that Gbajabiamila recently referred to social media as a “threat to society” during his speech at a book launch in Lagos.
“The social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated. As many people do not understand that once the send button is hit, there is a potential to reach millions of people around the world which is capable of causing a great danger not just in the society but even unintended consequences to the individuals that are receiving information which may include security of life,” a statement quoted Gbajabiamila as saying.
