Abiara said the bill was not aimed at gagging freedom of speech but to fight sensationalism in the media space that could destroy Nigeria.
Addressing journalists in Ibadan, Oyo State on Saturday, Abiara said some unscrupulous elements have used the social media to spread fake news about Nigerian leaders and clergymen. He said: “It is good that social media has expanded the information space globally. People connect and communicate better than before.
“But that privilege has been abused many times by unscrupulous elements who have been spreading fake news and labelling government officials and church leaders. “People should be free to talk but once they report false or fake news, there should be consequences. They should not be allowed to get away with abusing the platform.”
HATE-FILLED CLERGY.
They will be against it since their tricks and fake miracles are been exposed through the social media.. stupid set of people..
This cleric abi clerical assistant is looking for stomach infrastructure.
He is hungry, seeking attention Hypocrites and parasites...
You came late Mr. Cleric
'silence' is said to be noble. I think it's better to keep mute when we have little or no knowledge of what it implies.
Corruption is real!
Cleric or babalawo?