How #TwitterBan is limiting access to justice, shrinking civic space

According to a 2019 survey by NOI Polls, there are estimated 40 million Twitter users in Nigeria with the majority of them aged 18 – 35, many of whom use the microblogging platform for commercial purposes.Not minding these, the President Muhammadu Buhari administration banned Twitter operations in Nigeria on June 4, two days after a controversial tweet of the president, viewed as a threat of violence against Igbo people, was deleted by the microblogging site.

She adds that the ban on Twitter will not only affect access to justice but also other interventions ranging from emotional, financial, and others, people get from the platform.One of such interventions was seen in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic when the world and especially developing economies were in short supply of Personal Protective Equipment . The Nigerian government, through Twitter, solicited support from the international communities, which they got.

A lawyer and human rights crusader, Inibehe Effiong, describes Twitter and other social media platforms as “veritable tools for civic engagement”.“It gives the ordinary people a voice to air their grievances and bring to public attention, injustice that has been done to them and seek both institutional and public support,” the activist says, noting that so many citizens have got redress for injustice done to them “on account of the popularisation of such cases on Twitter.

“Twitter was instrumental in sensitising the public on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence issues, calling the government and relevant stakeholders to action, seeking justice for survivors, and holding perpetrators accountable.“Indeed, it was a powerful tool for online activism and advocacy for issues of sexual and gender-based violence,” she says.

These public outcries using hashtags such as #JusticeForUwa, and #JusticeForBarakat helped to sustain the call for justice which led to the declaration of the state of emergency. Several other female survivors of SGBV were encouraged and told their own stories. “Fake news does not warrant banning Twitter,” he said, explaining further that the solution to the problem is “putting put out more correct news.”

So y’all actually got access to Justice via Twitter Hmmmm

It is well.

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