Lai Mohammed Defends Nigeria's Twitter Ban, Citing National Security Concerns

Lai Mohammed, during a TV appearance, justified the Nigerian government's suspension of Twitter, stating it was the right decision due to the dangers posed by unregulated social media activities. He highlighted the government's longstanding concerns over fake news and hate speech since 2017.

Mohammed emphasized that the suspension was not driven by ego but by the need to address national cohesion and stability. The government's initial approach was self-regulation, but Twitter's actions led to the ban being enforced and later lifted.