Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, is angry.
Taking to his verified Twitter handle on Saturday afternoon, el-Rufai decried the activities of those who use the anonymity of the internet to defame others.
It was in response to a tweet by one Mr. Steven Kefas, who had alleged via a tweet that a fire outbreak at the Kaduna office of the State Independent Electoral Commission was an evidence of Governor el-Rufai’s desperation.
Breaking News: Kaduna state SIECOM office on fire, it will be recalled that LG elections were scheduled to hold on May 12, 2018.
This is a clear case of @elrufai‘s desperation to ensure the elections don’t hold. @john_danfulani @ShehuSani @segalink @tvcnewsng @channelstv pic.twitter.com/m2CM7NEL06— Steven Kefas (@realKefason) April 21, 2018
But el-Rufai maintained innocence, rebuking Mr. Kefas for what he described as ‘defamation.”
The governor tweeted, “Many think the apparent anonymity of social media gives them latitude to be savages – to comment irresponsibly, engage in hate speech, be defamatory of others’ reputations and sometimes even treasonable. There are legal consequences and you are not as anonymous as you think.
“Dear Mr Kefas: This irresponsible and defamatory statement will require a response. So I hope when you receive from court summons, you will be able to prove your defamation? We are tracing your address for service of court processes. Help the processes by providing it early.”
But the governor’s followers have divided opinion about his response. See the responses:
If PDP felt defamed they should have gone to court. If felt defamed he’s heading to court. I don’t see the problem with that. So many people on twitter need to be given this treatment. So many inaccurate and reckless statements.
— Abdlateef Bn Miftah (@abumardiyah) April 21, 2018
Nothing good here. Elrufai posted so many defamatory things pre-2015. Heaven didnt fall then. It won’t fall now.
— Daddy Vladimir (@femiTRIP) April 21, 2018
GEJ should have sued him, he chose not to. El Rufai is choosing to sue, where is the problem sir?
— Dr. Dipo Awojide (@OgbeniDipo) April 21, 2018
Let’s stop using him as SI unit here. He was reckless in his days. Any apology till now? None whatsoever. Maybe this new guys learnt from his recklessness too.
— Daddy Vladimir (@femiTRIP) April 21, 2018
No Femi, if you defame me I have a choice to sue or let it go. If El Rfufai was reckless, he should have been sued by those he defamed. They chose not to.
— Dr. Dipo Awojide (@OgbeniDipo) April 21, 2018
Dipo please tell Femi to google El-Rufai and Audu Maikori of Chocolate city. He will understand that Mr Kefas might be getting himself into big trouble for apparently reckless statement
— gbade (@GbadeTweet) April 21, 2018
Audu won the case. Elrufai is yet to pay him for damages. LMAO.
— Daddy Vladimir (@femiTRIP) April 21, 2018
A leader taking his subject to court? His allegations may or may not be correct but remember that U’re a leader who is liable to be criticised so I see no reason 4 any lawsuit #suggestion
— Abu Sadeeq (@AbuSadeeq7115) April 21, 2018
Problem is what he did is accuse the governor of committing a crime and not criticising. And the governor simply responded legally which he is entitled to. As a leader and citizen
— Kanye (@TayoKanye) April 21, 2018
These are the kind of leaders we have in Nigeria. Always sulking and scared of the heat. Please if you cannot take the heat, Get a hell out of the kitchen
— Obaro Joseph (@barovyy) April 21, 2018
Freedom of speech is guaranteed,freedom after speech is not especially when you are reckless.Also when you put an information for public scrutiny you should be able to back it up with facts and figures beyond reasonable doubts.
— Adamson
⚓️ (@ganju77) April 21, 2018
@ ELRUFIA.. I see nothing wrong with Mr kafason statements. Don’t intimidate your electorate just prove you’re on top of the game by conducting the elections kawai.
— Tobiyas (@Tobiyas6) April 21, 2018
So tomorrow another will accuse him of killing…just because he is a governor..his name should now be defamed….hello…
The power of life and death is in tongue…
Let the man provide his evidence….simple as APC— Ehix (@Ehix07) April 21, 2018
If PDP felt defamed they should have gone to court. If felt defamed he’s heading to court. I don’t see the problem with that. So many people on twitter need to be given this treatment. So many inaccurate and reckless statements.
— Abdlateef Bn Miftah (@abumardiyah) April 21, 2018
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