OMOYELE SOWORE GOES TO COURT AGAINST SSS, META AND X: ASKS FEDERAL HIGH COURT TO STOP FACEBOOK AND TWITTER FROM DELETING HIS STATEMENT CALLING TINUBU A CRIMINAL

Sowore 

On behalf of our client, Omoyele Sowore, we have filed two fundamental rights actions at the Federal High Court, Abuja, against the State Security Service (SSS), Meta (owners of Facebook), and X Corp. (formerly Twitter).

These suits were filed to challenge the unconstitutional censorship initiated by the DSS/SSS against Sowore’s accounts maintained with Meta and X.

The lawsuit states categorically that this is about the survival of free speech in Nigeria. If state agencies can dictate to global platforms who may speak and what may be said, then no Nigerian is safe, their  voices will be silenced at the whim of those in power.

Censorship of political criticism is alien to democracy. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in Section 39, guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of expression, without interference. No security agency, no matter how powerful, can suspend or delete those rights.

Meta and X must also understand this: when they bow to unlawful censorship demands, they become complicit in the suppression of liberty. They cannot hide behind neutrality while authoritarianism is exported onto their platforms.

Our prayers before the Court are simple:

That the SSS has no power in law to censor Nigerians on social media;

That Meta and X must not lend their platforms as tools of repression; and

That our client’s rights and by extension, the rights of all Nigerians, be fully protected against unlawful censorship.

We call on all lovers of freedom, journalists, human rights defenders, and the Nigerian people to stand firm. Today it is Sowore; tomorrow it may be you.

This struggle is not about personalities. It is about principle. And we shall resist every attempt to turn Nigeria into a digital dictatorship.

Signed, Tope Temokun of

TOPE TEMOKUN CHAMBERS, LAGOS, Esq.

16/09/25

Re: Demand for Retraction of Criminal, False, and Malicious Post Publication — Omoyele Sowore

 The AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has  replied the @OfficialDSSNG  over an official  letter him demanding him to delete his tweet on X (Twitter) and @facebook  posting against Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubuu. 

Here is their letter:

Sowore's response to their DG:

September 12, 2025

The Director General,

Department of State Security Services,

National Headquarters,

Yellow House,

Aso Drive, Abuja.

Attention: Uwem Davies, fsi

Dear Director General,

Re: Demand for Retraction of Criminal, False, and Malicious Post Publication

I acknowledge receipt of your letter, which you stealthily dumped with a security guard at the office of my attorneys in Abuja, addressed to Abubakar Marshal. I find your horrendous attempt at holding an unwarranted brief for the President not only insidious but fundamentally defective, flawed in principle, and absolutely unlawful.

The State Security Service was not created as a security institution. The SSS, now self-styled as the DSS, began as the “E” Department (Special Branch), an office established in 1948 and initially located in the Office of the Inspector General of Police. It was later renamed the National Security Organization (NSO), but on June 5, 1986, the Federal Military Government issued Decree No. 19, dissolving the NSO and unbundling it into three entities: the SSS for domestic intelligence, the NIA for external intelligence and counterintelligence, and the DIA for military-related intelligence. While the NIA and DIA largely kept faith with their mandates, the SSS under successive Director Generals has consistently acted bullishly, illegally, and unlawfully—serving as a ready tool of oppression for dictatorial regimes bent on breaking rules and repressing the rights of the Nigerian people.

Thus, it is no surprise that you have once again resumed repressive hostility against me.

In 1993, while I was Student Union President at the University of Lagos, policemen abducted me from the university gate during a peaceful pro-democracy protest. I was taken to your Lagos office after being driven around with my head tucked under a seat. From Awolowo Way in Ikoyi, I was detained unlawfully for weeks at the notorious Inter-Center near Ikoyi Cemetery. It took several days of lecture boycotts to force your hand to release me without charges.

Again, in January and June 1996, during and after my National Youth Service Corps in Yola, Adamawa State, your men detained me and later transferred me to the Nigerian Air Force base, where I was held in hand and leg chains for over a week before release, again without charges. My NYSC discharge certificate has been denied to me to this day because of your unlawful detention.

In August 2019, DSS agents invaded my hotel room, abducted me, and detained me for months over trumped-up allegations of treasonable felony, money laundering, and Cybercrime. It was your first attempt to falsely accuse me of insulting a sitting President.

That failed, as did every other false accusation advanced against me by the Government through the SSS and Police. During that period, you flouted several court judgments. Most disgracefully, your men invaded a Federal High Court presided by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu to abduct me even after bail conditions were met. To this day, you continue to refuse to obey two court judgments ordering the return of my confiscated properties, including several mobile phones and payment of damages.

You and your ilk have dragged me through unscrupulous abuse and gross violations of rights for decades without remorse.

In 2021, during the inglorious Buhari years, your agency propped up a sham group, the Incorporated Trustees of Global Integrity Crusade Network, to sue Sahara Reporters and me on behalf of the criminally minded Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN). They prayed the court to compel me and others to pay Malami ₦2 billion for alleged “trauma and emotional stress” caused by Sahara Reporters’ publications in July 2020.

In his judgment, Justice Obiora Egwuatu awarded ₦100,000 against the litigants, affirming the argument of our attorney, Marshal Abubakar, that they had no right to sue on Malami’s behalf, just as you have no right to act as proxy for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Defamation, the judge reminded, is a personal tort. The AGF should have gone to court himself if he felt defamed.

It is elementary that only the person defamed can sue. Therefore, your attempt to demand a retraction is an incompetent and unlawful attempt to hold the President's brief.

Section 22 of the 1999 Constitution requires the press to uphold the government's responsibility and accountability to the people. Section 39 guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of expression, to hold opinions, and to receive and impart information without interference. Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights provides the same.

Even in the UK, sedition and libel laws have been repealed as archaic relics of a bygone era. The UN Human Rights Committee in General Comment No. 34 has declared a free, uncensored media essential to democracy. Courts across Africa, including Zimbabwe’s Supreme Court and the African Court in Issa Konate v. Burkina Faso, have ruled that criminal defamation is unjustifiable in a democracy.

Nigeria’s own Court of Appeal, in Arthur Nwankwo v. State (1985), struck down sedition laws when Nwankwo was convicted for criticizing Governor Jim Nwobodo. The court held that sedition was unconstitutional and inimical to free speech. Justice Adekeye, in IGP v. ANPP, asked how long Nigerians must suffer under colonial-era public order ordinances designed to gag dissent.

Criticism is indispensable in a democracy. Freedom of speech includes the right to say what those in power find uncomfortable. Justice Olatawura reminded us that citizens must defend their hard-won freedom of expression, and that those in public office must not be intolerant of criticism. Where boundaries are crossed, the remedy is civil libel, not unlawful repression.

The DSS’s desire to please the powers that be has always destroyed institutions while building “strong men.” But where are those strong men today, after your service broke laws and trampled rights to protect them?

Rather than vilification, we should be commended for living up to our constitutional responsibility to hold leaders accountable. I am glad you made reference to my constant desire to seek change, the very drive that led me to run for the position of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, even though my commitments and convictions predate partisan political endeavors. It is from that same line of conviction that I have adopted an uncompromising stance, ensuring that this country does not continue down the path of perdition.

You have no business telling me how to criticise the President. But, knowing the nature of your service, it is clear you have not learnt your lessons. Let me state it clearly once again: the determination of the Nigerian people to reclaim their country from thieves in power is unwavering. And it shall be achieved.

Freedom cometh by struggle. Aluta continua, victoria ascerta.

Yours in unwavering service to Nigeria,

Omoyele Sowore

Former Presidential Candidate, African Action Congress (AAC)

www.aacparty.org

Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga Asks Omoyele Sowore to Delete his Posts on Tinubu

Bayo Onanuga 

The sets of undemocratic criminals holding sways at the Nigeria's Aso Rock are more than ready to do anything to crippled the decent voices, opposition political parties and anything whatsoever to perpetuate Bola Ahmed Tinubu beyond 2027 as the Nigerian leaders.

The presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday asked the human rights activist and the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress Omoyele Sowore to Delete his Posts on Tinubu from his social media handles.

The Nigeria's Department of State Security Service (DSS) wrote X (Twitter) and Facebook authorities asked them to deactivate Sowore' s pages on the platforms.

Sowore in a statement had said no going back in the struggle against criminals holding Nigerians hostage in the face anti masses political economy of the APC led administration in the country.

Sowore wrote: "Triggered by My Statement, Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga Writes Me to Delete My Posts on Tinubu"

"Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, wrote directly to me on WhatsApp, asking that I delete my tweet and Facebook post in which I referred to President Bola Tinubu as a criminal based on Tinubu’s recent speech in Brazil, where he claimed that there is “no more corruption in Nigeria.”

"Onanuga argued that my interpretation was a “misfire,” claiming Tinubu was only referring to the process of sourcing foreign exchange and not corruption as a whole. He even cited examples from business figures like Samad Rabiu to defend his point, and then advised me to delete my post."

Here is his WhatsApp message to me: Good afternoon. Your August 26 tweet that the DSS is complaining about is anchored on a total misinterpretation of what the President said in Brazil. He said there was no more corruption regarding sourcing foreign exchange and that you do not need to know CBN Governor Cardoso to get forex. Prominent business people like Samad Rabiu have all given testimony about this. That was what he meant. Nothing more. You truly misfired. I will advise that you delete the contentious post. Good afternoon.

And here is my response:

Good afternoon. I am surprised that you consider it appropriate to dictate to citizens like me how to interpret what is already in the public domain, especially when it comes to videos and matters that touch on the State of the Nation.

What is more troubling is that in Nigeria today, anyone who dares to criticise the President is instantly subjected to harassment by the DSS, political thugs, and every coercive instrument the state can muster. I once thought perhaps you were unaware of such abuse, but it is now clear you are complicit.

In this regard, it is you who has misfired. Your request reflects not only poor judgment but also the mindset of the principal you represent.

 Nota Bene:* I have known Bayo Onanuga for many decades. Back when I was a student leader in Lagos, Tempo, The News, and PM News were our go-to platforms. Later, before founding Sahara Reporters, I even moonlighted as a "Special Correspondent" for The News, working alongside Kunle Ajibade, Bamidele Johnson, Babajide Kolade-otitoju and Ojudu Babafemi to produce some of the hottest stories of that era.

This clarification is necessary because it explains why Mr. Onanuga may have chosen to write me a private message over my recent post. Out of respect, I sought his permission to make our exchange public, but he did not reply.

There is no going back, the struggle against Tinubu led criminals continues says Sowore as DSS asks X (Twitter) to deactivate his account within 24 hours

Nigerian Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has restated his resolved not to back down in the face of the endless state intimidations via the illegal use of the institutions of the State to silence him at all cost.

Sowore made the new resolution as the Department of State Security Service asked the X (formerly Twitter) to deactivate his account within 24hours. Consequently Sowore has firmly declared that there is no going back. The struggle against these criminals continues ceaselessly with or without a Twitter account, with or without Facebook, and whether I am in jail or outside of it.

DSS letter to X:

His full statement:

Again, the DSS Joins the Fray After Nigeria Police Force Failure

This morning I woke up to yet another act of national disgrace, an assault on institutions, and on common sense. I had seen it coming since last Tuesday, when a group of hired DSS protesters paraded around the Federal High Court and the Federal Ministry of Justice, chanting that I should “leave Tinubu alone,” even demanding that the DSS arrest me.

So it came as no surprise to discover a ridiculously crafted letter from the DSS to X (formerly Twitter), demanding that my Twitter account be deactivated within 24 hours. I won't be surprised if the same has been extended to my @Facebook page, where similar views have gained currency against Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and redundant, corrupt, and non-performing state governors. The brazenness of this is not only unconstitutional, and I need not even mention the constitution, because these guys are outlaws who operate above their own laws; however, this latest self-disgrace by the DSS is a desecration of national dignity.

The Tinubu regime has long hidden behind the Nigeria Police Force to harass, torture, and persecute me. 

First, during the #EndBadGovernance national protest, they ordered Immigration to place me on a no-entry list at all international airports. Then, the illegal IGP had me arrested for calling him what he is. A Federal High Court judge was procured to seize my passport since February 2025. I was then rearrested recently, my cell was broken into by eight armed police officers who injured my right hand, and dragged again to court on trumped-up charges.

They have gone so far as to falsely declare in open court last week that I am engaged in “terrorism financing,” a shameless pretext to justify unlawful actions and prepare the public for further attacks against me in acts that include the use of state actors masquerading as non-state actors to physically harm me, this is the exact reason the  DSS claims that “Tinubu supporters” are angry. But who are these supporters, if not the DSS, the police, and security agencies that have become conscienceless and totally lost to national priority?

To export this disgrace to Twitter in the US shows how far Nigeria has sunk into the hands of its most incompetent and dysfunctional citizens, saddled with the responsibility of managing its national security.

 

The DSS and I have been here before, under the defunct Buhari regime. The same methods were deployed: force, subterfuge, and hiding behind rogue units. It all fell flat. And just as before, the leading actors will once again disappear into obscurity.

I have asked Nigerians the most critical question before, and I ask it again: Do you want to continue being held hostage by a tiny, wicked, inhumane band of rogues?

As for me, there is no going back. The struggle against these criminals continues ceaselessly with or without a Twitter account, with or without Facebook, and whether I am in jail or outside of it.

The struggle continues.

Rain of Curses, Negative Comments trail @INECNIGERIA on X Over Democracy Day Message

 

INEC democracy day message 

Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) have been trailing official X handle of the Nigeria's electoral umpire Independent National Electoral Commission INEC.

Although the supreme court of Nigeria had ruled in favour of the President Bola Hamed Tinubu as duly election in the matters of the 2023 general election. The Truth remained with the populace that the All Progressive Congress APC had lost the good will of the people and never won the last general election in Nigeria but that INEC was complicit in the election frauds that ensure APC and Tinubu been declared and returned as duly elected in the 2023 general election.

As occasioned by hunger , hardship and inflation in the land and obvious maladmiration of the APC LED federal government, some Nigerians were raining curses on the INEC official handle in response to the democracy day message, while others were training the umpire with negative comments.

 

Happy Democracy Day🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/sEmAdGgg4o

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) June 12, 2024

Free, fair and credible elections are not visible in Nigeria under Prof Manhood Yakubu led INEC 

The SEV that took down all our services was the worst outage we've had in years - Mark Zuckerberg

I wanted to share a note I wrote to everyone at our company.

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Hey everyone: it's been quite a week, and I wanted to share some thoughts with all of you.

First, the SEV that took down all our services yesterday was the worst outage we've had in years. We've spent the past 24 hours debriefing how we can strengthen our systems against this kind of failure. This was also a reminder of how much our work matters to people. The deeper concern with an outage like this isn't how many people switch to competitive services or how much money we lose, but what it means for the people who rely on our services to communicate with loved ones, run their businesses, or support their communities.

Second, now that today's testimony is over, I wanted to reflect on the public debate we're in. I'm sure many of you have found the recent coverage hard to read because it just doesn't reflect the company we know. We care deeply about issues like safety, well-being and mental health. It's difficult to see coverage that misrepresents our work and our motives. At the most basic level, I think most of us just don't recognize the false picture of the company that is being painted.

Many of the claims don't make any sense. If we wanted to ignore research, why would we create an industry-leading research program to understand these important issues in the first place? If we didn't care about fighting harmful content, then why would we employ so many more people dedicated to this than any other company in our space -- even ones larger than us? If we wanted to hide our results, why would we have established an industry-leading standard for transparency and reporting on what we're doing? And if social media were as responsible for polarizing society as some people claim, then why are we seeing polarization increase in the US while it stays flat or declines in many countries with just as heavy use of social media around the world?

At the heart of these accusations is this idea that we prioritize profit over safety and well-being. That's just not true. For example, one move that has been called into question is when we introduced the Meaningful Social Interactions change to News Feed. This change showed fewer viral videos and more content from friends and family -- which we did knowing it would mean people spent less time on Facebook, but that research suggested it was the right thing for people's well-being. Is that something a company focused on profits over people would do?

The argument that we deliberately push content that makes people angry for profit is deeply illogical. We make money from ads, and advertisers consistently tell us they don't want their ads next to harmful or angry content. And I don't know any tech company that sets out to build products that make people angry or depressed. The moral, business and product incentives all point in the opposite direction.

But of everything published, I'm particularly focused on the questions raised about our work with kids. I've spent a lot of time reflecting on the kinds of experiences I want my kids and others to have online, and it's very important to me that everything we build is safe and good for kids.

The reality is that young people use technology. Think about how many school-age kids have phones. Rather than ignoring this, technology companies should build experiences that meet their needs while also keeping them safe. We're deeply committed to doing industry-leading work in this area. A good example of this work is Messenger Kids, which is widely recognized as better and safer than alternatives.

We've also worked on bringing this kind of age-appropriate experience with parental controls for Instagram too. But given all the questions about whether this would actually be better for kids, we've paused that project to take more time to engage with experts and make sure anything we do would be helpful.

Like many of you, I found it difficult to read the mischaracterization of the research into how Instagram affects young people. As we wrote in our Newsroom post explaining this: "The research actually demonstrated that many teens we heard from feel that using Instagram helps them when they are struggling with the kinds of hard moments and issues teenagers have always faced. In fact, in 11 of 12 areas on the slide referenced by the Journal -- including serious areas like loneliness, anxiety, sadness and eating issues -- more teenage girls who said they struggled with that issue also said Instagram made those difficult times better rather than worse."

But when it comes to young people's health or well-being, every negative experience matters. It is incredibly sad to think of a young person in a moment of distress who, instead of being comforted, has their experience made worse. We have worked for years on industry-leading efforts to help people in these moments and I'm proud of the work we've done. We constantly use our research to improve this work further.

Similar to balancing other social issues, I don't believe private companies should make all of the decisions on their own. That's why we have advocated for updated internet regulations for several years now. I have testified in Congress multiple times and asked them to update these regulations. I've written op-eds outlining the areas of regulation we think are most important related to elections, harmful content, privacy, and competition.

We're committed to doing the best work we can, but at some level the right body to assess tradeoffs between social equities is our democratically elected Congress. For example, what is the right age for teens to be able to use internet services? How should internet services verify people's ages? And how should companies balance teens' privacy while giving parents visibility into their activity?

If we're going to have an informed conversation about the effects of social media on young people, it's important to start with a full picture. We're committed to doing more research ourselves and making more research publicly available.

That said, I'm worried about the incentives that are being set here. We have an industry-leading research program so that we can identify important issues and work on them. It's disheartening to see that work taken out of context and used to construct a false narrative that we don't care. If we attack organizations making an effort to study their impact on the world, we're effectively sending the message that it's safer not to look at all, in case you find something that could be held against you. That's the conclusion other companies seem to have reached, and I think that leads to a place that would be far worse for society. Even though it might be easier for us to follow that path, we're going to keep doing research because it's the right thing to do.

I know it's frustrating to see the good work we do get mischaracterized, especially for those of you who are making important contributions across safety, integrity, research and product. But I believe that over the long term if we keep trying to do what's right and delivering experiences that improve people's lives, it will be better for our community and our business. I've asked leaders across the company to do deep dives on our work across many areas over the next few days so you can see everything that we're doing to get there.

When I reflect on our work, I think about the real impact we have on the world -- the people who can now stay in touch with their loved ones, create opportunities to support themselves, and find community. This is why billions of people love our products. I'm proud of everything we do to keep building the best social products in the world and grateful to all of you for the work you do here every day.

#DESO: @nader Explains how Blockchain powers the new social media platform (Video)

 DESO means "Decentralized social media"

End Twitter suspension and violations of the right to Freedom of expression

Dear President, Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari,

Dear Attorney General of the Federation, Abubarka Malami




Nigerian authorities have unlawfully suspended access to Twitter for millions of Nigerians. They even directed Media houses to deactivate their Twitter accounts. Those actions are clear violations of the right to freedom of expression, access to information, and freedom of the press.

I call on you to ensure that access to Twitter is unimpeded and that no other restrictions are put in place to hinder access to any social media.

When in the streets, peaceful protesters are met with violent reprisal from the Nigerian authorities. Now their online voices have been silenced as well.




I urge you to guarantee the right to freedom of expression, access to information, and press freedom.

Nigerians’ voices matter.




Sincerely,

Oludele Abiola



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Buhari & Malami

EMAIL PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AND ATTORNEY GENERAL ABUBAKAR MALAMI

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AGF MALAMI violated the TWITTER BAN order, Uses VPN to deactivate his account

Let's call our politicians, Buhari MUST NOT call out the Army it will back fire

THE TRAP HAS CATCH THE HUNTER!

AGF MALAMI violated the TWITTER BAN order by using VPN to deactivate his account.

BUHARI'S AGF MALAMI MUST FACE THE LAW FIRST BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PROSECUTE ANY NIGERIAN FOR USING TWITTER .

Join the June 12 Protest to say No to DOUBLE STANDARD AND MEDIOCRITY 

#June12Protest #BuhariMustGo #RevolutionNow

That's Lai Mohammed number, let's show him love as well...

08034301111

Amb. Hussain Coomassie, the man that told Buhari to force Military on protesters. He promised war against us if the military fails. Let's show him some love and prayers ... His phone number - 08032297457

Let’s start greeting our leaders

(Our mumu don do!)

+234 802 778 0800

Vice President

Make them advise the president to do the needful.

It's their private line.

(Make we ring them for 24hours)

Senate president

NASS

+234 806 330 9110

Dsp Omo agege

+234 703 339 9937

Tinubu

+2348062240104

Start occupying this numbers

Presidential spokesman Femi adesina

0802 314 5926

Occupy

All numbers sent are genuine contacts of your representative.

We elected them

As our representatives and they are answerable to us.

Keep calling them

Let's call our politicians . The President MUST NOT call out the Army it will back fire 

*Below are the contact details of the 109 Senators. Don't just retweet, but also take action. Send an email! Send text messages! Call them! Tell your friends and families to do the same! TALK TO YOUR SENATORS!*

Share your perception about the social media bill and that of the Hate Speech. 

ABIA

Sen. E. Abaribe

08033129452 | enyiabaribe@yahoo.com

Sen. O. Kalu

08034000001 | okalu@orjikalu.com

Sen. T. Orji

07082800000 | senatortaorji@gmail.com

ADAMAWA

Sen. B. Yaroe

08034050460 | bdyaroe@gmail.com

Sen. I. Abbo

08066285112 | faradugun@gmail.com

Sen. A. Ahmed

aishatu.ahmed@nass.gov.ng

AKWA IBOM

Sen. B. Akpan

08055555188 | akpanalbert@hotmail.com

Sen. A. Eyakenyi

08035054282 | konssie@yahoo.com

Sen. C. Ekpeyong

08027785234 | chrisekpesg@yahoo.com

ANAMBRA

Sen. I. Ubah

09096655596 | senatorifeanyiubah@gmail.com

Sen. E. Uche

08037620002 | u.ekwunife@yahoo.com

Sen. A. Oduah

08055084340 | senatorstella@gmail.com

Bauchi Central

Sen. H. Jika

08038666690 | jikahalliru@gmail.com

Sen. A. Bulkachuwa

adamu.bulkachuwa@nass.gov.ng

Sen. L. Gamau

lawal.gumau@nass.gov.ng

BAYELSA

Sen. O. EWHRUDJAKPO

09031352791 | ogagadick@gmail.com

Sen. D. Diri

08036668698 | douyediri@gmail.com

Sen. D. Wangagra

degi.wangagha@nass.gov.ng

BENUE

Sen. E. Orker-Jev

emmanuel.orkerjev@nass.gov.ng

Sen A. Morro

08068870606 | abahmoro@yahoo.com

BORNO

Sen. A. Kyari

abubakar.kyari@nass.gov.ng

Sen. K. Shettima

08034459047 | kashimshettima@gmail.com

Sen. M. Ndume

08109480004 | mohammed.ndume@nass.gov.ng

CROSS RIVER

Sen. R. Oko

rose.oko@nass.gov.ng

Sen. G. Bassey

08034444555 | gershombassey@gmail.com

Sen. S. Onor

08030998460 | irunandu@yahoo.com

DELTA

Sen. O. Omo-Agege

07033399937 | senator.ovieomoagege@gmail.com

Sen. J. Manager

08143103829 | jamesmanager2013@gmail.com

Sen. P. Nwaoboshi

08037200999 | pnwaoboshi@yahoo.com

EDO

Sen. C. Ordia

08038403877 | engineercliffordordia@gmail.com

Sen. F. Alimikhena

08155555884 | falimikhena@yahoo.com

Sen. M. Urhoghide

08033855557 | matthewurhoghide@yahoo.com

EKITI

Sen. A. Adeyeye

08023051100 | dadeyeye34@gmail.com

Sen. O. Adetumbi

08064487689 | senator.adetunmbi@gmail.com

Sen. M. Bamidele

080911112 | amicusng@gmail.com

ENUGU

Sen. C. Nnamani

08022255522 | ebeanoglobal875@gmail.com

Sen. Ikweremadu

08075757000 | ikeekweremadu@yahoo.com  

Sen. C. Utazi

chukwuka.utazi@nass.gov.ng

GOMBE

Sen. A. Kilawangs

amos.kilawangs@nass.gov.ng

Sen. D. Mohammed

07068686699 | mdgoje1@gmail.com

Sen. S. Alkali

08026032222 | saidualkali905@gmail.com

EBONYI

Sen. S. Egwu

08039665848 | drsamominyiegwu@gmail.com

Sen. J. Ogba

08037791346 | onwaigboasa@yahoo.com

Sen. M. Nnachi

08034528595 | michaelamannachi@gmail.com

IMO

Sen. E. Onyewuchi

08032012132 | ezeonyewuchi@gmail.com

Sen. R. Okorocha

rochas.okorocha@nass.gov.ng

Sen. B. Uwajumogu

benjamin.uwajumogu@nass.gov.ng

JIGAWA

Sen. D. Sankara

08037032577 | dsankara@yahoo.co.uk

Sen. S. Mohammed

08022902648 | nakudu@yahoo.com

Sen. I. Hadejia

ibrahim.hadejia@nass.gov.ng

KADUNA

Sen. S. Kwari

08033019005 | suleimankwari@yahoo.com

Sen. D. La'ah

08118887772 | laah.danjuma@yahoo.com

KANO

Sen. K. Gaya

kabiru.gaya@nass.gov.ng

Sen. I. Jibrin

ibrahim.jibrin@nass.gov.ng

Sen. I. Shekarau

08099199111 | ishekarau55@yahoo.com

KATSINA

Sen. A. Babba-Kaita

ahmad.babba@nass.gov.ng

Sen. B. Mandiya

bellom2001@yahoo.com

Sen. K. Barkiya

08138360742 | barkamazadu00@yahoo.com

KEBBI

Sen. M. Aliero

07066847000 | senatoraliero@yahoo.com

Sen. Y. Abdullahi

yahaya.abdullahi@nass.gov.ng

Sen. B. Na'Allah

bala.naallah@nass.gov.ng

KOGI

Sen. J. Isah

08185651909 | isahj@ymail.com

Sen. O. Yakubu

07032642674 | yakubu.oseni75@yahoo.com

KWARA

Sen. A. Yisa

07055221111 | ylashiru@gmail.com

Sen. S. Umar

sadiq.umar@nass.gov.ng

Sen. I. 'Olorigbigbe'

08033581695 | oloridoc@yahoo.com

LAGOS

Sen. Oluremi Tinubu

08095300251 | info@oluremitinubu.com

Sen. S. Osinowo

08033049369 | bayoosinowo@gmail.com

Sen. S. Adeola

08074000040 | adeolaolamilekan2005@yahoo.com

NASARAWA

Sen. A. Adamu

abdullahi.adamu@nass.gov.ng

Sen. G. Awkashiki

08099321703 | godiyaakwashiki123@gmail.com

Sen. U. Almakura

08077253989 | tankoalmakura@yahoo.co.uk

NIGER

SEN. ALIYU ABDULLAHI - THE SPONSOR OF THE BILL

08052046555 | draliyuabdullahii@gmail.com

Sen. M. Bima

08173479797 | sangibima@gmail.com

Sen. M. Musa

08033114615 | Sani_313@hotmail.com

OGUN

Sen. R. Mustapha

08033047403 | adeoshy@gmail.com

Sen. I. Amosun

08033213993 | amks2@yahoo.com

Sen. T. Odebiyi

08036058080 | toluodebiyi@gmail.com

ONDO

Sen. A. Akinyelure

08091707000 | akinyelure1@yahoo.com

Sen. N. Tofowomo

08054546666 | tofowomo_1960@yahoo.com

Sen. R. Boroffice

08176406557 | rboroffice@yahoo.com

OSUN

Sen. S. Basiru

08034753343 | ajibolabasiru@hotmail.com

Sen. F. Fadahunsi

08052242211 | adefadahunsi19@gmail.com

Sen. A. Oriolowo

08033565979 | yemlee12@gmail.com

OYO

Sen. T. Folarin

08033160587 | teslimkfolarin@yahoo.com

Sen. B. Omotayo

08037053375 | rabab1004@yahoo.com

Sen. A. Balogun

08132956057 | kbalogun7707@gmail.com

PLATEAU

Senator I. Longjan

07044442045 | talk2longjan@gmail.com

Sen. H. Dimka

08033359443 | dewansamson4@gmail.com

Sen. I. Gyang

08097777712 | dridgyang@gmail.com

RIVERS

Sen. B. Apiafi

betty.apiafi@nass.gov.ng

Sen. G. Sekibo

george.sekibo@nass.gov.ng

Sen. B. Mpigi

08037419000 | mpigib@yahoo.com

Twitter Ban: Reps to investigate Buhari Decisions

US Says Buhari's Twitter Ban condemnable

The US has said in a statement that Nigeria’s constitution provides for freedom of expression.

The Buhari led dictatorial government’s recent #Twitterban undermines Nigerians’ ability to exercise this fundamental freedom and sends a poor message to its citizens, investors and businesses. Banning social media and curbing every citizen’s ability to seek, receive, and impart information undermines fundamental freedoms. 

According to the the statement: As President Biden has stated, our need for individual expression, open public conversation, and accountability has never been greater. The path to a more secure Nigeria lies in more, not less communication, alongside concerted efforts toward unity, peace, and prosperity.

Opinion: Buhari Regime Responds to Twitter in less than 2hours but has not responded to Ibarapa Massacre #JusticeForIgangan,

It took Buhari Regime less than 2hours to call a press conference in response to the deletion of Buhari’s Tweet by Twitter.

14 hours after the gruesome massacare​ of helpless and hapless Nigerian victims in IGANGAN, Oyo state, both Lai Mohammed and the FG are still SILENT up till this very moment!

#June12Protest #BuhariMustGo #RevolutionNow

What is Twitter up to as Major General Muhammadu Buhari bars Nigerians from using the Social media

Is Twitter working to restore freedom to use it's platform to Nigerians who have been denied access by the draconian President of Nigeria Major General Muhammadu Buhari?

Already, Nigerian are still on Twitter using VPN. But with the twitter public policy, there seems to o be a help coming for many who are still interested from using the twitter space.

Ghana Is Eating Nigeria’s Lunch

By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú  

“Twitter is now present on the continent. 

Thank you Ghana and Nana Akufo-Addo”. 

Those were the words of the co-founder and CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, in a tweet yesterday. 

Within two minutes, yes two minutes, the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo tweeted: 

“The choice of Ghana as HQ for Twitter’s Africa operations is EXCELLENT news. Government and Ghanaians welcome very much this announcement and the confidence reposed in our country”.

Why Ghana? 

Jack Dorsey gave insightful reasons for their choice of Ghana. 

The statement reads: 

‘’As a champion for democracy, Ghana is a supporter of free speech, online freedom, and the Open Internet, of which Twitter is also an advocate. 

Furthermore, Ghana’s recent appointment to host The Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area aligns with our overarching goal to establish a presence in the region that will support our efforts to improve and tailor our service across Africa.”

It important to note that Nana Akufo-Addo sealed the deal in a virtual meeting on April 7. 

It takes foresight, digital literacy and continuous interest in learning to engage in such deals. 

Can our president understand the nuances of cutting edge technology and its import for jobs and innovation? 

Can the stone age polymorph, Isa Pantami pull off a deal this juicy? 

Will Alhaji Lai Mohammed make any sense of the future without recourse to the consequences of free speech?

Nigerian Twitterattis were downcast on seeing Ghana trending, preening, and basking in the euphoria of their win. 

Their win is our loss. 

Nigeria is the market, Ghana is the hub. Nigeria has 25 million Twitter users, while Ghana’s combined social media presence is a measly eight million. 

How did that uppercut feel? 

Michelin left for Ghana, 

Dunlop left for Ghana, and many others. 

Soon Nigeria’s monied elite will start buying up Ghana the same way they financed Dubai, instead of fixing Nigeria. 

Twitter will, of course, hire many Nigerians and they will have Ghana as their base.

Twitter’s advertisement for several positions requiring deep knowledge of Nigeria’s major languages is already out there. 

The major benefits will go to Ghana. 

Businesses follow reason and facts, not emotions or wishful thinking. 

They exist to make money, not to feed fat cats or go to risky places. 

Why would smart money choose Nigeria when Ghana gives incentives such as 15-year tax holidays, free land and other policy initiatives, which would help drive their businesses? 

Why would Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) go to Nigeria with a rank of 131 in the ease of doing business, compared to Ghana’s rank of 118?

In Nigeria:

Insecurity ✔️

Religious strife ✔️

Unfavorable regulatory and legal environment ✔️

Unstable Macroeconomic policies ✔️

Why would any business choose Nigeria, the home of Boko Haram, the second deadliest terror group in the world to Ghana? 

When Fulani herdsmen wanted to start their murderous rampage in Ghana, it took a single policy directive for them to know Ghana is a no-go area. 

No good company whose best assets are its employees, would want to spend an unreasonable amount of money on life insurance and armed escorts to protect those in its employ for fear of kidnapping and outright slaughter.

How about the see-saw monetary policies, high inflation and unemployment? Only last week, Governor Godwin Obaseki lamented the printing of sixty billion naira (N60 bn) for sharing by the three tiers of government to finance the budget deficit. 

Are the consequences of unguarded quantitative easing lost on the government? 

Are they unconcerned with inflation depreciation and loss in bonds caused by their “ways and means” abracadabra?

Is a place notorious for religious hypocrisy, and ethnic strife the best place for a social media behemoth? 

How about our arbitrary, knee-jerk and counterproductive regulatory environment? 

The whole world paid attention to Nigeria’s treatment of Uber and Gokada. 

They could be business school case studies on how not to stifle innovation. 

If Twitter were to consider Nigeria, what our folks would have demanded in bribes would have killed any enthusiasm the company may have had. 

Nigeria’s reputation precedes it as a prodigious and prodigal consumer, instead of a shrewd and calculating producer. 

From a political and economic perspective, our commitment to the rule of law is a charade and the world knows it. 

Same for our understanding of property, intellectual and contractual rights.

Ghana is eating our lunch and we seem incapable of defending our portion. 

The crises facing Nigeria are extraordinary, requiring the smartest, and most patriotic minds to tackle. 

We missed the mark long ago and we don’t seem to realise how big a hole we have dug ourselves in. 

How we respond, going forward, will set the trajectory for coming decades. 

Nothing can save us except well meaning reforms and restructuring. 

No one will take a country enmeshed in selective policies like closing southern borders, while the northern ones are open seriously. 

Most of West African trade pass through the Seme/Odiroko border. 

Nigeria should reopen all its land borders.

Playing favourites with the foreign exchange rate is not only wicked, it kills competition. 

Let the naira have a market-driven exchange rate and ease forex restrictions on business. 

Subsidies for the rich and the middle class must end, to curb luxurious consumption. 

This can be done by the complete floating of petroleum product prices. 

Efforts to fix the power sector is commendable but a lot still needs to be done.

Finally, the rent mentality has to be erased from our memory by reforming the tax system. 

If we pay reasonable taxes, chances are, we will demand accountability and responsibility. 

We will be able to reject a system of collecting taxes in Lagos to fund projects in Yobe State. 

Let each State eat, what it kills. 

It will be painful at the first but the pain can be assuaged by direct cash transfers to the vulnerable and poor. 

By all indicators, Ghana is leading. 

Will Nigeria fold its arms?

Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú a farmer, youth advocate and political analyst writes this weekly column, “Bamidele Upfront” for PREMIUM TIMES.