Gov El-Rufai dares FG, shared information on Twitter

Following the president Muhammadu Buhari led- federal government announced the suspension of Nigeria from Twitter, the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dared the government as shared the information on Twitter.

The Federal Government had on Friday announced the suspension of microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in the country.

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed made the announcement during a press conference.

He cited the persistent use of the platform for activities capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence.

Also, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) declared that any Nigerian still making use of the banned platform would be arrested and prosecuted by the government.

But Governor Nasir El-Rufai tweeted on Sunday evening.

He shared the news;

“Based Nigeria: African country teaches US lesson in how to handle Big Tech tyranny — RT Op-ed”

Some Nigerians have replied the Mr El-Rufai;

@AimThaMachine_ “Good evening Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, according to the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami @MalamiSan , you tweeted on a Ban Platform, Twitter.

“Sir, you are going to Jail with the rest of us. Prepare to sleep in prison.

Cc: Garba Shehu and Lai Mohammed”.

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@Reno Omokri, “Dear Abubakar Malami,

“Nasir El-Rufai tweeted this 30 minutes ago in violation of your #TwitterBan. If you do not start your arrest and prosecution with him, then you must admit that you are a failure and a man who does not keep to his word. The clock is ticking. We are waiting and watching #KeepItOn #TableShaker”

@Tony O Base, “this expose their foolishness to the world it show that and all his cabinet are foolish people. the best way to know a fool is by the words of his mouth, anybody who don’t think b4 he talk is a fool. this government don’t consider b4 to action that make them foolish people”.

@Munachimdi Onyeka Joseph, “How foolish some people can be! You’re still using their platform to talk your rubbish, are you not ashamed? Unreasonable persons everywhere”.

@muyiwajona,” Replying to @elrufai, With due respect sir, God will punish you for using this platform”.

@A_TOWNCRIER “Replying to @elrufai, I have always admire this man, now i know he his delusional. Give them power and you will see who they are. Am disappointed in you. Shame”

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