Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State on Sunday, has said that social media should be regulated.
Fayose said, “Social media has become very important to our existence, no doubt, but there must be regulations guiding its usage.”
The former governor, in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, stated, “The truth we must all face is that we can’t keep operating an unregulated social media. Usage must be regulated in line with law for both platform owners and users.
“The world over, social media is playing major roles in crime fighting and Nigeria is not an exception.
“However, good as the social media has become, the level of its abuse and use for misinformation is worrisome. No society or responsible government will fold its arms at these excesses. It is being done in other countries.
“Though it is normal for Nigerians to be suspicious of government regulations, but users with good intentions have nothing to fear.”