On one of
the forums where National Issues are discussed, an anonymous member of the
forum posted a comment that threatens the unity of our dear country, this was
greatly condemned by members of this great forum, this reaffirm that there are true Nigerians
who will go out of their ways to see Nigeria work irrespective of our religious,
tribal and cultural differences.
As a member
of the forum and a legal practitioner I have decided to educate people on the need
to watch what they say especially as the election into various political offices
is approaching.
Freedom of
expression/speech is a right that everyone has and should not be taken away.
This right is enshrined under Section 39 of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution
of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The right to
freedom of expression is a human right as enshrined under the Article 19 of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights ‘everyone shall have the right to hold
opinions without interference’ a right to seek and impart information but this
right is not an absolute right, it has its limits and that limits is not left
to the whims and caprices of any individual as it is subject to some limitations
as with libel, slander, sedition.
The federal
government, irrespective of the provision of constitution on freedom of
expression can get necessary law enforcement agencies to interrogate and
prosecuted for this speech of his, if he cannot substantiate his clam nor state
his source of information is not only directed to any political party but
borders mainly on the National Security and matters like this should not be
ignored to avoid its future occurrence.
The unity of
the country is paramount, Do your path to make it work.God Bless Federal
Republic of Nigeria.
Thank you
Cremelawyer
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