Aisha Buhari, wife of the
president, has sparked off outrage on the Nigerian Twittersphere over her
support for the proposed legislation for the regulation of social media in the
country.
The first lady spoke in support
of social media regulation on Friday at the Nigerian Supreme Council for
Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) general assembly meeting in Abuja.
Using China as a model, she said
if social media can be regulated for 1.3 billion people, there is no reason
Nigeria cannot adopt a similar approach.
“On this issue of social media,
you cannot just sit in the comfort of your house and tweet that the vice
president has resigned, it is a serious issue. If China can control over 1.3bn
people on social media, I see no reason why Nigeria cannot attempt controlling
only 180m people,” she said.
Some Nigerians did not take this
statement reclining as they expressed their disappointment on the
micro-blogging platform.
“Aisha Buhari legit said on
national TV that china controls 1.5 billion people so why shouldn’t Nigeria.
The dummy doesn’t know Nigeria is a democracy and not a communist country like
China. I blame the ignorant people who voted her husband,” a Twitter user said.
“Dear Aisha Buhari China also
kills their corrupt Politicians, we would love Nigeria to start practising that
first. Your Aide stole over N2bn, where he saw that money only you know,”
another commenter said.
Here is what some Nigerians said:
Dear Aisha Buhari China also kills their corrupt Politicians, we would love Nigeria to start practising that first. Your Aide stole over N2bn, where he saw that money only you know. https://t.co/FkPwdtkMPP— King Nonny 👑 (@Zaddy_nomso) November 30, 2019
Since the cabals threatened Aisha Buhari with marrying a new wife for Baba Buhari, the following has happened.— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) November 30, 2019
1. She begged Kogi people to re-elect failed Yahaya Bello.
2.She's supporting the Social Media & Hate speech Bill.
The cabal is so powerful,they can shut down anyone.
Dear Aisha Buhari, in china, if a government official is found guilty of corruption, he/she will be shot to death and the bullet is paid for by his/her family. How about we copy this from China, not just social media control pic.twitter.com/bca1us0TSO— Obinna Nwosu (@obi_Nwosu) November 30, 2019
I agree with Aisha Buhari that China regulates TV.— Emperor (@DeLordEmperor) November 30, 2019
Aisha should also agree with China on the policy of hanging corrupt politicians.
She should also agree with China on limiting the family members of their politicians from studying and living abroad.#mompha #NairaMarley
One minute Aisha Buhari is acting like she's with the masses, the next minute she's supporting the social media bill and playing solicitor for Yahaya Bello.— 🔯 OTUNBA LAMBA 🕉️ (@Elhay16) November 30, 2019
Who the hell is this woman? 🤔
When Kyari's daughter wanted to beat Aisha Buhari, social media saved her, when her husband wanted to secretly take a second wife in her absence, we let her know through social media and she rushed home. Today Aisha want social media regulated. It's ok🚶🚶— 🛑PROF Ozo-Nna-Nyere-Nwa (Affidavit) (@nwa_anambra) November 30, 2019
Aisha Buhari is a clear case of “educated illiterate”😳with her https://t.co/O2tvqlUu3G she still doesn’t know the difference between China and Nigeria🙄awon quota system graduates🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣— DiamondAddict💦💦💦 (@diamondAddict1) November 29, 2019
Dear Aisha Buhari, if your husband wants to control the social media, fine! But we want laws that will execute corrupt leaders who steal our money, drag Nigeria into recession twice.— EnyEnE | #EndSars (@iamEnyene) November 29, 2019
A China company to build the University of Transportation in Buhari's hometown of Daura— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) November 30, 2019
China control his 1.9 billion people on Social Media , why can't Nigeria also do same for 200M people, Aisha Buhari.
When Peter Obi was referencing China,Buharist were foaming in their mouth
Surely Aisha Buhari is smart enough to realise that China is not the kind of nation we should emulate when it comes to social media policies.— Adunni Adaora Achebe (@Adunni_Achebe) November 30, 2019
The entire country practically has a gag order against anti-govt rhetorics.
Nigeria won't function well on communist ideals.
Aisha Buhari is talking about regulating social media and using China regulating its 1b population on social media as an example. See, this woman isn't different from her husband. The only reason why he didn't take a second wife and new first Lady was social media mockery.— Bowale (@Son_of_a_O) November 29, 2019
Every time I see Aisha Buhari trending, I remember Stella Obasanjo. That was a First Lady. This one is just an audio queen.— Sally Kenneth Dadzie (@moskedapages) November 30, 2019
Surely Aisha Buhari is smart enough to realise that China is not the kind of nation we should emulate when it comes to social media policies.— Adunni Adaora Achebe (@Adunni_Achebe) November 30, 2019
The entire country practically has a gag order against anti-govt rhetorics.
Nigeria won't function well on communist ideals.
Hi Aisha Buhari, What China did that really helped their country was banning porn and all sorts of immorality out of their internet space. That’s what you should do not find a way to suppress your opposition with a deceitful bill. We should be able to criticize the gov when wrong— Airreys,Mj&Weekndfreak (@Wizofomaha16) November 29, 2019
Aisha Buhari was playing with the intelligence of Nigerians when she was making all the noise earlier about not standing for some of the policies of this administration.— Best Green (@iamBestGreen) November 29, 2019
She is now supporting the gagging of social media.
All these people are the same.@savndaniel @mike_mazi
PhD really doesn't = wisdom. Dear Mrs. Aisha Buhari, China regulates social media to reduce western influence, it has nothing to with what your zaddy and his minions are trying to do.— alamin tí dé (@gimsonx) November 30, 2019
Aisha Buhari will still retweet a post outlining her husband's ineptitude, incompetence and inactions when things doesn't go get way.— Dr. Slice 🚀🚀🚀 (@DrSlice01) November 30, 2019
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayWhy is it that we do not always copy the good things from other countries?— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) November 30, 2019
I am shocked at Aisha Buhari's comment that china controls its 1.5B population on social media, so why shouldn't Nigeria.
Please ask her why can't we copy the tech & economical development in China too?
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