The group said, “It is the duty of Big Tech companies to moderate content that could lead to violence or illegal activity and not individuals writing petitions against opposition voices they consider as threats to their political agenda.“The attempt by Peter Obi’s supporters to stifle free speech is anti-democratic and should be condemned by all and sundry. Free speech is one of the building blocks of every democratic society and as a group; we call on Obi’s supporters to stop threatening people who are indifferent about the candidacy of Mr. Peter Obi.“The Nigerian Constitution protects the right to free speech and freedom of association. Incidental to these constitutional guaranteed rights is the right to support or oppose a candidate in any election. To hold otherwise, as Peter Obi supporters seek to do, will only take us back to the dark days of military regimes where free speech was criminalised and freedom of assocation was subject to the whims and caprice of the military dictator.“May that day never return where dissenting voices will be de-platformed simply for having dissenting opinions. We are equally calling on those inciting violence and pushing ethnic and religious agenda to desist forthwith.”The spokesman also reminded Obi’s supporters that the UN Resolution on Human Rights frowns at persons or governments who interfere with the right of individuals to seek, receive and impart information through any means of communication and digital technologies, through measures such as the removal, blocking or filtering of content, unless such interference is justifiable and compatible with international human rights law and standards.” CONTINUE VISITING TO READ LATEST UPDATES Post navigation Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Are Noisemakers Who Can’t Win Presidency; Tinubu, Atiku Can’t Solve Nigerian Problems – Cleric Take Care Of Your Health, Campaign Is Rigorous – Kwankwaso Tells Tinubu As Shettima Is Confirmed Running Mate By Deenewsline Related Post Politics Tinubu, Ruling APC Making Moves To Lobby, Bribe Christian Association Of Nigeria Leaders Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket—Sources Jul 24, 2022 Deenewsline Politics Wike Breaks Silence, Promises To Expose What Happened In PDP Soon Jul 24, 2022 Deenewsline Politics Atiku Challenges Tinubu To One Hour TV Interview Jul 24, 2022 Deenewsline Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You missed News IPOB Commends UN Working Group For Calling For Immediate Release, Compensation For Nnamdi Kanu By Nigerian, Kenyan Governments Jul 25, 2022 Deenewsline News SPN Supports Planned Nationwide Protest, Says Buhari Government’s Condemnation Of Action Is Illegal, Irresponsible Jul 25, 2022 Deenewsline News Anger As Shi’ites Group Honours Members Killed By Nigerian Army During 2015 Zaria Massacre, Marks Annual Quds Day In Abuja Jul 25, 2022 Deenewsline News Executive Secretary Of Nigerian Education Agency, TETFUND, Echono Not Involved In Contract Fraud, Procurement Racketeering, Says Lawyer Jul 25, 2022 Deenewsline
