I don’t really think the proposed punishment will see the light of the day. Another thing we need to ask is: who determines hate speech? Can hate speech against an individual and against government be punishable by hanging? I think the National Assembly, NASS, is trying to limit hate speeches during 2019 electioneering campaign.
Scott Abeh, Graduate and Photographer.
The National Assembly, NASS, cannot pass such obnoxious law on hate speech because many Nigerians may not be innocent. Why would they consider death sentence as punishment for hate speech?. NASS is even wrong to have thought of it in the first place. Lawmakers should think of better things that will benefit the people.
Okolosi Newyear, Politician
Having such law against hate speech is against the laws of international bodies like the United Nations, African Union, ECOWAS, Human Rights Charter and even…
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