Celebrities React As FG Ban Twitter In Nigeria

Nigerian celebrities have reacted to the indefinite suspension of Twitter in Nigeria by the Federal government. Accessing the microblogging platform via VPNs on Saturday, June 5, they have criticized the government for taking the step to ban Twitter operations in the country.

Adekunle Gold Tweeted: “Democracy in the mud once again”

Davido Tweeted: ” Was once a Country”

Actress Beverly Naya tweeted: “Actually cannot believe I’m using my VPN for Twitter, they’ve actually shut it down. No words! Livid!”

Comedian Mr Macaroni wrote: “There are a thousand and one problems we are facing in Nigeria and this isn’t even one! Misplaced priorities! Nigerian Government, stop this tyranny! Focus on serving the people or get out of office!”

“General Buhari and APC used this same Twitter to criticize past administrations and campaign for elections.. Now that the citizens are holding them accountable with the same platform, heat is catching them. They want to take away the people’s freedom to speak. Dictatorship 101.”

Actress Ireti Doyle tweeted: “I’m Nigerian; and I am officially exhausted!!”

Nigeran singer, Banky W, wrote, “They can’t stop kidnapping, armed robbery and terrorism. The country is as unsafe as ever, yet they can seize passports and block bank accounts of peaceful protesters. They ban cryptocurrency, they ban Twitter. FG is completely out of touch with the plight of young people.”

Big Brother Naija star, Tacha asked, “Must we laugh about everything? This Twitter ban in Nigeria is not funny! Federal Government does not rate us! Because what is this? (sic)

BBNaija star, Vee Iye tweeted sarcastically: “FG is using Twitter to announce the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. I love this country,”

Sonorous singer, Praiz tweeted, “They suspended Twitter in Nigeria. Wahala for who no Dey UAR o.”

Nigerian actress and TV host, Nancy Isime tweeted: “The Federal Government of Nigeria should review this Twitter in Nigeria thing again,”

Nigerian cleric Johnson Suleman tweeted, “They are banning Twitter in Nigeria and they announced it on Twitter.”

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