We Watch Twitter Under New Owner - Lai Mohammed

Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed said the federal government is closely monitoring Twitter under Elon Musk's new ownership.

The FG banned the social media platform in 2021, saying it was used as a means to spread fake news and hate speech with the aim of destabilizing the unity of the country.

However, the minister who spoke at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, said there was no intention to ban the platform again.

The minister is said to have said that since the new owner, he was individually asked if another ban was imminent.

He said: "We have no intention of banning any social media platform again. But neither will we sit idly by and allow any platform whatsoever. it is to plunge our country into crisis.

"Let me tell you this: We are closely monitoring developments on Twitter. It was never our intention to ban any social media platform or stifle the freedom of expression. Not at all.

"Many called us to ask what would happen to our deal with Twitter given the change in ownership and they also asked for our reaction to reports of a spike in fake news, misinformation and hate speech since the microblogging site changed hands.

"We were also asked if there would be another ban.

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