the bill stipulates two-year jail term for anyone who posts abusive statements on the social media. The alternative to jail is a hefty N2 million fine. The bill makes it unlawful for anyone to submit any petition, as well as statement intended to report the conduct of any person for the purpose of an investigation, inquiry without a duly sworn affidavit confirming the content to be true and in accordance with the Oaths Act. The bill stipulates that any petition or complaints not accompanied by a sworn affidavit would be considered incompetent. Na’Allah said he sponsored the bill because he’s sure it’s good for Nigeria. He added that he’s ready to die doing what he believes is good for his country.
Every Nigerian has a representative in the senate and I remember when I moved for the second reading, the senate president asked whether any senator wished to speak against it, but none of them spoke. Why didn’t the public speak through their representative then? So, now that everybody wants to claim credit, you think I should just sit down? Let me tell you, I am ready to give my life to doing what is good for this country. I didn’t come to the senate because I like what I am doing; I am in the Senate for a purpose….