Buhari Dissociates Self From Social Media Bill, Say's He's Committed To Free Speech.

President Buhari has made it clear to Senators that
he will not assent to the Social Media Bill being
pushed forward by the senate. President Buhari made
his position known through his Senior Special
Assistant to Media and publicity Shehu Garba.

He said the principle of the bill was inconsistent
with democratic ideals of free speech enshrined
in the Nigerian constitution, stressing that he
had sworn while coming into office to uphold the
dictates of the constitution;

"He is not averse to lawful regulation, so long as
that is done within the ambit of the constitution
which he swore to uphold. The President won’t
assent to any legislation that may be inconsistent
with the constitution of Nigeria”, Garba said.

He further explained that without free speech,
elected representatives won’t be able to‎ have a
good connection with their electorates.

“As a key component of democratic principles are
so emotionally attached to free speech that they
would defend it with all their might.” He said.

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