Senator Ned Nwoko Calls for Social Media Regulation After TikTok User Apologised For Defaming Him...

Senator Ned Nwoko has called for social media regulation in Nigeria following a viral incident involving a false claim against him where a TikTok user, initially alleged that Ned Nwoko offered ₦5 million to assassinate his wife, Regina Daniels, only to turn around and apologize, admitting it was fabricated for views.

He explains the dangers of an unregulated digital space where defamatory content can spread unchecked, damaging reputations without consequence and is advocating for a National Assembly bill that would require social media platforms like TikTok to register in Nigeria, establish local offices, pay taxes, and assist in tracking criminal activities.

He believes this would not only hold platforms accountable but also create jobs, facilitate technology transfer, and ensure data sovereignty, reducing the need for costly foreign lawsuits. The bill aims to mirror regulations applied to traditional media, questioning why social media should remain exempt.