Some Nigerians on Twitter heavily criticised the first tweet
by presidential aide Garba Shehu a few hours after Twitter operations were
formally restored in Nigeria.
Shehu had tweeted midnight that Nigeria gained
“immeasurably” from the shutdown of Twitter when the Nigerians tackled him.
He posted, “Welcome back – Let me join fellow countrymen and
women in welcoming the resolution of the impasse between the Federal Government
of Nigeria and Twitter Inc., leading to the laying of a “foundation for a
mutually beneficial future with endless possibilities.
“I join the leaders of government in appreciating all
Nigerians, “especially the vibrant Nigerian youths who have borne with the long
wait to resolve this impasse,” and as the government statement clearly says,
the gains made from this shared national sacrifice are immeasurable.
“We hope that this is appreciated by all. The nation comes
first. Once again, welcome back!”
Reacting, the Nigerians asked Garba Shehu to state the gains
of Twitter suspension.
One of them, Onu’kwube @RayNkah, said, “‘Welcome back’? No.
We didn’t go anywhere. We’ve always been here. Speak for yourself.”
Sir Ted @Deus_Ugwoke: Which impasse are you talking about,
the unfortunate ban was unnecessary in the first place, we know it’s a race
against time for the APC government knowing the election campaign will be
around the as Twitter plays a major role for the campaign.
Proudly Nigerian @max20ebi: By taking away the rights of
Nigerians to freely express themselves and critique the activities of the
government of the day. You can not silence the people who are determined to
make a change. May God visit you and treat you the way you and your principal
are treating Nigerians
Oke Ayodele @infoDmedia: Your government days in office are
numbered.
After 222 days, Buhari lifts Twitter ban
Cornelius Osaje @CorneliusOsaje: Now, it is the nation that
comes first, sad how you people talk with no remorse.
Kaforhenry @kaforhenri: Tell all your bosses at the top that
we aren’t voting APC. We enjoyed Twitter while the ban was on.
Olaoye @OlaoyeOA: You people lifted the suspension because
of election campaign
Djradica @Djradica: In the first place, you don’t have a
justification to ban Twitter. Shame on those who were behind the ban.
Billionaire prince @GogoAbite: We’re kicking you guys out of
power.
Obi of Lagos @Obiginger: I don get like 5 years of VPN
subscription… Clueless government.
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