Hate Speech will fight media fake news, media sensationalism – Cleric

Founder of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Agbala Itura Lagos, Prophet
Samuel Abiara has thrown his weight behind the controversial social
media bill.
Abiara said the bill was not aimed at gagging freedom of speech but to
fight sensationalism in the media space that could destroy Nigeria.
Addressing journalists in Ibadan, Oyo State on Saturday, Abiara said
some unscrupulous elements have used the social media to spread fake
news about Nigerian leaders and clergymen.
He said: “It is good that social media has expanded the information
space globally. People connect and communicate better than before.
“But that privilege has been abused many times by unscrupulous
elements who have been spreading fake news and labelling government
officials and church leaders.
“People should be free to talk but once they report false or fake
news, there should be consequences. They should not be allowed to get
away with abusing the platform.”