Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the reports that the Federal Government would prosecute Nigerians for using Twitter in Nigeria.
The group while reacting to the report on Saturday said no one should ever be criminalised simply for peacefully exercising their rights.
SERAP said there was NO law in Nigeria today that would allow the prosecution of anyone simply for using Twitter in Nigeria.
It added that the constitutional righte to no punishment without law is absolute. This means that it cannot be restricted in any way.
“Arresting and misusing the criminal justice system to prosecute Nigerians using Twitter in Nigeria [on the basis of a public statement by the Federal Government] would amout to a crime against humanity.
“We will provide free legal support to anyone targeted for exercising their rights.
“Anyone harassed, intimidated and facing criminal prosecution simply for exercising their right to freedom of expression should please feel free to call our toll-free hotline 0800-CALLSERAP (0800-2255-73727); +234-816-053-7202 for absolutely free legal advice and support,” SERAP said
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