Today, we are once again witnessing the reckless abuse of @policenh powers against social media users in Nigeria.
What is even more disturbing is how some Nigerian celebrities now appear more eager than politicians and security agencies to throw largely poor young Nigerians into prison under the guise of “cybercrime,” simply because of internet banter or comments they dislike.
I have read reports about singers like @Simi and @AdekunleGold allegedly using the police against critics online, and now similar allegations involving @ayrastarr and others keep surfacing.
Meanwhile, these same celebrities sit comfortably among international stars abroad demanding respect and award for creative freedom and artistic expression, yet many of those global celebrities would never (and functioning systems) won’t let them weaponize the police, corrupt prosecutors, or compromised court judges against ordinary citizens over free speech or online commentary.
This growing culture of criminalizing speech, jokes, criticism, trolling, and online banter is dangerous to democracy and fundamentally incompatible with freedom of expression.
The real shame belongs to the irresponsible Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG and sections of the justice system that continue enabling these abuses instead of protecting citizens’ rights.
The police must stop acting as private enforcers for the rich, connected and powerful. Nigerians cannot continue to be shipped to prison because influential people are offended online.
#RevolutionNow
@PearlMnguni_@Hayden_Williams They literally stole gis design bfr lmao which one is he was asking for visibility? Next time maybe they should consider making their own designs if they dont want to credit creatives
If you, as a Nigerian in the UK, don’t understand the sentiment towards Reform and anti-immigration, then you’re not being reasonable.
I may not agree with the Reform Party’s extremism but I understand it.
The UK isn’t going to make it if it continues on its current trajectory.
I am proud to announce that I will be standing as the Reform UK candidate for Banister & Polygon in the Southampton City Council elections on May 7th.
Southampton deserves better than repeated disappointment. It’s time for accountability and common sense
May 7th, vote Reform UK
@officialtwinny I watched this to the end hoping the old woman was blue black at the end of the video but clearly the young girl is not serious. Can never be me because by the time I'm done with her old bones she would be on life Support in a major hospital ✌️
@wutwot@Phil_Lewis_ It was well orchestrated by the bbc and bafta to humiliate them so you can go and take a seat please. Nobody's talking about John🙄 God forbid black men have a moment y'all must center yourselves each time mxxtw