Civil society groups condemn Tinubu’s govt for internet disruptions during protests
Politics tamfitronics A coalition of 36 civil society organizations has condemned the intentional disruption of internet services across Nigeria amid the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.The groups accused the government of throttling internet speeds to hinder the dissemination of information during the demonstrations.In an open letter addressed to key government agencies including the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the organizations denounced the disruptions as a violation of human rights and established norms.The letter, signed by various advocacy and rights groups, asserts that the internet disruptions constitute a breach of Nigeria’s constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression, assembly, and association.The groups cited investigations and reports indicating deliberate throttling of internet speeds intended to impede the flow of information.“The weaponisation of...
