By The House of Representatives, Thursday rejected the lifting of Twitter suspension in Nigeria.
Following the Suspension of Twitter by federal government, the House of Representatives had mandated its Committees on Information, ICT, Intelligence, Justice and Orientation to investigate the circumstances of the suspension.
Considering the report on Thursday, Toby Okechukwu, the Deputy Minority Leader of the House, suggested an amendment to one of the recommendations.
The recommendation asked that “the Federal Government take into cognizance the negative effect of the Twitter suspension on Nigerians who depend on the platform for their livelihood” and lift the suspension.
Formally supported by another member, the motion was rejected by the majority of the House when put to the vote.
Recall that the Federal Government had earlier suspended the operations of Twitter in the country following allegations that it allows content capable of threatening the corporate existence of Nigeria.
Despite the suspension, some Nigerians have continued to access Twitter using the Private Virtual Network (VPN).
