Governor Uzodinma Says He Is In Support Of Social Media Regulation In Nigeria

 

Governor Hope Uzodinma has claimed that social media is being used for negative purposes

- Uzodinma alleged that the EndSARS protest in Imo state was hijacked by the opposition

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has openly backed the proposed move to regulate social media in Nigeria.

The IGP of police, Adamu commended the way his officers conducted themselves during the EndSARS protest

Uzodinma made his position known on Thursday, November 5, when the inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, paid him a visit in Owerri, the capital of Imo, The Cable reported.

Governor Uzodinma has advocated for regulation of social media in the country.

He raised concerns over social media, arguing that social media is being used to cause trouble in the country.

He said:

“I am strongly advocating that social media should be regulated in Nigeria.

“Opposition party incited hoodlums to cause trouble in Imo, because the real protesters went off the street after my address and assurances to them.”