"I Am Not Sure", Akpabio Speaks on Social Media Regulation by 10th NASS

• Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed doubt over the possibility of the 10th assembly regulating the social media
• Akpabio said the social media is just a platform like others used to commit defamation
• He added that there are many laws in place, some of which already cover social media

FCT, Abuja - Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, has disclosed that the 10th Senate would not be reviewing the existing social media regulation law.

According to TheCable, the Senate president made the comment on Tuesday, September 19, while opening the Parliamentarian symposium at the 12th African Internet Governance Forum (AFIGF2023) in Abuja.

Akpabio reveals why 10th NASS won't review social media bill

Akpabio, who was represented by Shuaib Salisu, the chairman of the Senate committee on ICT, expressed doubt on the 10th assembly regulating the social media as speculated.

Read also

100 days: ‘N2m enjoyment allowance’, impeachment, other controversies of Akpabio-led Senate

The Senate president said:

"I am not sure that there is going to be a specific bill on social media regulation. However, there are emailing laws in various areas, social media is just one space".

Akpabio played down the rumoured threats posed by the social media. He said the the social media is just like traditional media used to commit defamation.

Senate president explains the importance of social media to Africa

Akpabio described the event as a significant one, adding that it marked important moment in ongoing efforts to bridge digital divide in Africa.

He also said the theme of the event reflected the yearning of all Africans for accelerated technological development in the country.

The senate president said the world in now a global village, adding that the significance of digital policy and the internet to Nigeria Africa's development cannot be onveremphasised.

Read also

“Our hands will not be forced”: Police gives crucial warning to Nigerians over Mohbad’s death probe

Tribunal: "I don't see APC not maintaining the control of the house", Analyst

Legit.ng earlier reported that the tribunal sacked no less than four senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Some Nigerians are of the view that the ruling party may lose its majority seat should the trend continue.

But Lekan Otufodunrin, a public commentator, told Legit.ng that the ruling party would still maintain its majority because the sacking was across the political parties.

Source: Legit.ng