Former Kaduna senator, Shehu Sani, has explained the dilemma of regulating social media in Nigeria, warning that such regulation risks trampling free speech and shielding governments from accountability.
His statement, made on X today, comes as the Department of State Services demands that X remove a controversial tweet by activist, Omoyele Sowore.
In his post, Shehu acknowledged that social media can be used for harassment and violence, but regulating it can be detrimental, therefore, he argued that it must be handled carefully.
He urged the need to strike a balance between regulating social media and preserving democratic accountability.