Nigerian Guild Of Editors On Social Media Regulations

All Nigeria Guild editors' conference has rejected attempts by Government to regulate the social media

The body at a conference I  Sokoto North West Nigeria is insisting that existing laws have created enough provisions to deal with hate speech.

Sokoto state Governor Aminu Tambuwal who declared the conference opened says it is dangerous and undemocratic to impose death penalty on offenders of any such laws.

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The theme of the conference is; distressed media; impact on government,governance and the society. It was set to discuss media business,declining revenues prospects and challenges.

Making references to bill on regulation of social media and hate speech, a Former governor of Ogun state olusegun osoba implores the editors to fight against any move to muscle the media

The position of governor Tambuwal is clear, Nigeria must return to the path of constitutionalism.