Why I support Twitter ban – Billionaire Ned Nwoko reveals

Nigerian Billionaire Businessman and controversial husband of young actress Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko has disclosed that he is in support of the Twitter ban in the country.

Speaking at a June 12 lecture organised by the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Abuja Council, Nwoko stated that social media needs to be controlled and regulated in countries.

He said;

“On the current issue with Twitter in Nigeria, I wholeheartedly support the position of the Federal Government.

“There should be a measure of control and regulation for social media in countries where they have a presence.”

The former lawmaker further added that social media platforms must pay taxes to governments and provide employment to some Nigerians.

Ned Nwoko made a remarkable entry into Nigeria’s political turf when he was elected member of the House of Representatives between 1999 and 2003.

He represented Aniocha/Oshimili federal constituency, making an impressive showing in the legislative house. He contested for the Delta State gubernatorial election and lost to James Ibori. In 2011, he also lost the Senatorial election to Ifeanyi Okowa.