The foreign envoys restarted the opposition to Twitter ban, urging the Buhari regime to address its concerns on dangerous use of the platforms through the courts
Many Western missions in Nigeria such as Sweden, Canada and Britain have earlier condemned Abuja’s action.
“All Nigerians have the right to freedom of speech and the responsibility not to misuse that right.”
He said the move is not constitutionally backed and referred to it as a “dent on our constitutional democracy.”
Safeguarding free, independent media and civic spaces for democratic voices is an important part of Sweden’s #DriveForDemocracy.”
The announcement followed Twitter’s deletion of Mr Buhari’s tweets that threatened genocide against the Igbo-dominated South-East.
Some commentators said Mr Suleiman’s executive position at Sterling Bank was based on affirmative action rather than merit.
Nonetheless, Nigeria’s internet technology space continues to advance speedily.
“This is the start of a beautiful partnership between Twitter and Ghana, which is critical for the development of Ghana’s hugely important tech sector.”
Published by Mr. Dorsey on March 21, 2006, the first tweet reads “just setting up my twttr.”
