Former Information Minister Lai Mohammed reveals a surprising dilemma: his toughest call was to suspend Twitter in Nigeria. This decision, made during an interview on Arise Television's 'Prime Time', has sparked intense debate. But why such a drastic move?
Mohammed explains that Twitter had become a powerful tool for those seeking to destabilize the country. This led to a critical choice: protect national interests or uphold unrestricted social media access? And here's where it gets controversial—he claims it wasn't the deletion of President Buhari's tweet that triggered the suspension. Instead, Mohammed had been advocating for social media regulation for years, believing an unregulated platform could be disastrous.
He stated, "I've been pushing for social media regulation since 2016, not to stifle the free press but to prevent potential chaos." This decision, he insists, was not taken lightly, but in the best interest of Nigeria's stability.
But was this the right call? Should social media platforms be regulated, especially when they become tools for potential harm? The debate is open, and your thoughts are welcome. Share your opinions below, but remember to keep the discussion respectful and insightful.
