Nigeria’s #TwitterBan as a poor message to investors – US Government

The US has condemned the ban on Twitter by the Nigerian government, describing it as a poor message to citizens and investors.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information, had announced the indefinite suspension of Twitter on Friday, accusing the microblogging site of working against Nigeria’s interest.

In a statement on Saturday, the US Mission in Nigeria said the Nigerian constitution provides for freedom of information.

“Nigeria’s Constitution provides for freedom of Information. The Government’s recent #Twitterban undermines Nigerians’ ability to express this fundamental freedom and sends a poor message to its citizens, investors and businesses. Banning social media and curbing every citizen’s ability to seek, receive, and impart information undermines fundamental freedom.

“As President Biden has stated, our need for individual expression, open 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.”

But many Nigerians, who rejected the action of government took to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to circumvent the ban.

However, on Saturday, Abubakar Malami, SAN, ordered the prosecution of those still using Twitter services.

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