Kukah cautions FG on social media regulation

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The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has cautioned the federal government against planned regulation of social media saying it could hinder freedom of speech.

Mr Kukah disclosed this on Friday while speaking at the convocation lecture of Achievers University, Owo in Ondo State.The bishop who said that the freedom to speak must be done responsibly, asked the government to be careful about the planned regulation of the social media.

Mr Kukah said that he was ready to defend freedom of speech in Nigeria with the last drop of his blood. “Our leaders are kneeling before Pastors and Imams seeking blessings while the rest of the world is moving on, drawing inspiration from sweat, brains and brawn even without evoking God.Mr Kukah said that the country was performing below expectations, saying that everybody could attest to this.He explained that what held Nigeria together were resources which he said were being used irresponsibly by those who were running the country.

Commending, Bode Ayorinde, the founder and pro-chancellor of the university, thanked Mr Kukah for the lecture and described him as a national hero who should be celebrated

 

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