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Hate Speech Bill: Why I won’t support legislation – Sen. Gyang

Assembly that will compromise or subvert the fundamental rights of Nigerians and in particular, the right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by the nation’s constitution.

He said, “The Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District has been inundated with messages, calls, emails, chats on WhatsApp and direct contact by citizens who are agitated and had to express their displeasure over the ‘Hate Speech’ and ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation’ Bills currently undergoing passage into law by the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Moreso that there are extant laws in our jurisprudence that address the concerns raised by the two Bills.

 

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