Bashir Ahmed, a former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has called for stricter regulation of TikTok in Nigeria. Ahmed claims that the platform is being used by criminal elements, such as bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists, to spread misinformation and propaganda.
He argues that the freedom provided by TikTok is emboldening these criminals and causing harm to the country. Ahmed cited examples of viral videos on TikTok showing bandits flaunting cash purportedly collected as ransom for their victims.
He believes that Nigeria needs stricter regulations and content monitoring on TikTok to prevent these dangerous individuals from using it for their malicious agendas. This call for regulation comes after the Federal Government’s previous ban on Twitter in 2021.
Key points:
- Bashir Ahmed calls for stricter regulation of TikTok in Nigeria
- Claims TikTok is being used by criminal elements to spread misinformation and propaganda
- Argues that the platform is causing harm to the country
- Cites examples of viral videos showing bandits flaunting ransom cash
- Believes stricter regulations and content monitoring are necessary to prevent malicious use.
