Com. Niyi Peters Sensitises Entertainers on the Implication of Hate Speech
The Publicity Secretary of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters
Association of Nigeria, FIBAN Osun State Chapter and also the
Publicity
Secretary Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria PMAN Osogbo
Branch, Comrade Niyi Peters has advised all Comedians, Bloggers, Musicians, Broadcasters and the General Public on Hate Speech following the recent bill that has been on review on HATE SPEECH.
Comrade Niyi Peters, citing the example of the 70yr old man sentenced to 18months imprisonment or an option of #30,000 fine. warns against all videos, audios and social media posts that can be termed as insulting to Government or persons in governance either State or Federal.
He went further to state that unverified claims should never be taken to press as it also dents the image of the Reporter.
Recently a 70 year old man was sentenced to one and half year imprisonment or option of fine. for insulting the President. Except the man is granted amnesty , he has become an ex convict even when he settled for the option of fine.
He then states clearly that everyone should avoid any action that will stand against one in the future. No one knows tomorrow!