Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has advised young Nigerians to exercise caution on social media, saying that careless online posts can lead to costly legal båttles.
This comes amid reports that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may pursue legal action against activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju over alleged defamatory statements.
In a post shared on his verified Facebook page, Sani acknowledged that freedom of expression is a fundamental right but stressed that users must be aware of the legal consequences of slander or defamation.
Recalling his own experiences while serving in the Senate, Sani said he was once dragged to five different Kaduna High Courts by the state governor at the time.
“My advice to young comrades on social media is not to be afraid of expressing your views, but always keep money to pay your lawyers in case you are dragged to the courts,” he said.
“Some people slander and insult others online because they don’t know the cost of going to court. Lawyers are learned men but not cheap men. Most rights groups will say they will defend you but will disappear the moment the case drags on in court.”
“The Facebook usually asks, ‘What’s on your mind?’ It’s not everything that is in your mind that you should post”
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