BEVERLY HILLS, June 04, (THEWILL) – The indefinite suspension of Twitter in Nigeria by the Federal Government has sparked reactions from some Nigerian celebrities.
THEWILL had earlier reported that the Minister of Communication and Culture, Lai Mohammed, announced the suspension of Twitter activities on Friday in a statement on the micro-blogging site.
Although, as of the time of filing this report, Twitter is still running in Nigeria as users still had access to the platform. However, the Minister did not disclose when the ban would be enforced.
The suspension did not go down well with celebrities as they took to Twitter to react to the news.
Popular content creator and activist, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, wrote, “There are a thousand and one problems we are facing in Nigeria and this isn’t even one! Misplaced priorities! Nigerian Government, stop this tyranny! Focus on serving the people or get out of office!”
Nigeran singer, Banky W, wrote, “They can’t stop kidnapping, armed robbery and terrorism. The country is as unsafe as ever, yet they can seize passports and block bank accounts of peaceful protesters. They ban cryptocurrency, they ban Twitter. FG is completely out of touch with the plight of young people.”
American musician Enisa wrote, “They trying to suspend Twitter in Nigeria. Oh no! you messing with the wrong people! Big wahala!!”
Reality Tv star Tasha asked, “Must we laugh about everything? This Twitter ban in Nigeria is not funny! Federal Government does not rate us! Because what is this?”
“FG is using Twitter to announce the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. I love this country,” another BBNaija star, Vee Iye wrote.
Popular singer, Praiz wrote: “They suspended Twitter in Nigeria. Wahala for who no Dey UAR o.”
“The Federal Government of Nigeria should review this Twitter in Nigeria thing again,” Nigerian actress and TV host, Nancy Isime, stated.
Also, popular Nigerian cleric, Johnson Suleman tweeted, “They are banning Twitter in Nigeria and they announced it on Twitter.”
