Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has decried the use
of social media to threaten Nigeria’s democracy.
The Governor at a dinner to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy
Day on Saturday at the Government House, Jos, said some Nigerians were using
the social media to propagate their personal interests at the detriment of
upholding the democratic values of Nigeria.
“It is expedient for me to draw attention to the worrying
situation where a section of the conventional media and to a large extent the
social media are becoming a threat to Nigeria’s democracy.
“People who want to pursue their personal interests are
using some sections of the media irresponsibly
“They go about propagating falsehood, fake news, incitement
and refusing to abide by professional code of ethics.
“Sometimes, when you follow what some people put in the
social media, you wonder whether they believe in Nigeria,” Lalong said.
The Governor admonished Nigerians to be responsible, careful
and guard the country’s democracy jealously.
He noted that the country would not collapse or disintegrate
contrary to the negative narratives infiltrating the polity.
The governor urged Nigerians not to dwell on our ethnic,
religious, political and ideological differences but embrace our diversity
which is Nigeria’s greatest strength.
“When we stand together and promote justice, equity,
fairness and tolerance to one another, there will be no limit to the greatness
of Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole,” Lalong added.
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Youre simply an enemy o freedom of speech which us a key indicator of democracy and which you have enjoyed to get to the position of a governor, don't forget that you wont be there forever as a governor
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