Amnesty International (AI) Nigeria has called on Nigeria government to end the unlawful suspension of twitter.
The International human right group said the ban on twitter and directive to media houses to deactivate their twitter accounts are clear violations of the right to freedom of expression, access to information, and freedom of the press.
The group added that these actions are the latest symptoms of the alarming backsliding on human rights across Nigeria.
It said social media platforms have helped Nigerians get information, communicate, hold useful dialogues and conversations, and demand accountability from the Nigerian authorities.
“It’s time to end the unlawful suspension of Twitter in Nigeria and let President Muhammadu Buhari know that Nigerians’ voices matter.
“Two months ago, on Friday, 4 June, the Nigerian authorities announced a ban on twitter in Nigeria and directed Internet Service Providers in Nigeria to block access to twitter.
“Media houses also had to deactivate their twitter accounts. These actions are clear violations of the right to freedom of expression, access to information, and freedom of the press.
“These actions are the latest symptoms of the alarming backsliding on human rights across Nigeria. Social media platforms have helped Nigerians get information, communicate, hold useful dialogues and conversations, and demand accountability from the Nigerian authorities.
“When in the streets, peaceful protesters are met with violent reprisal from the Nigerian authorities, and now their online voices are being silenced as well,” the group stated.
Amnesty International call on all stakeholders to join the call to end twitter ban in Nigeria and also end all repressive attempts by Nigerian authorities to deny Nigerians the right to freedom of expression.
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