Actor Damilola Ogunsi has expressed support for a social media regulation bill being discussed by lawmakers.
Ogunsi believes that the current online discourse is harming society and argues that bloggers are spreading misinformation that shapes public perception in negative ways.
During an appearance on News Central TV, Ogunsi criticised the spread of “nonsense” online and noted that people’s perceptions are being guided by what they find online.
While acknowledging the importance of free speech, he pointed to countries like Turkey and Dubai, which have implemented social media restrictions for the benefit of their citizens.
Ogunsi emphasised the need for accountability in online spaces and took a hard stance against bloggers who operate without consequences.
He advocated for regulations to govern how bloggers operate, stating that there should be consequences for spreading misinformation.
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Ogunsi said: “We have turned the society into something else. We have lots of bloggers who are pushing nonsense in today’s society. There are times when you have conversations with people and you hear them use social media lingo in what they’re saying. A lot of people are actually living and having their perceptions guided by what they find online.
“I understand that we shouldn’t muffle the voice of the people and they shouldn’t be stifled, i mean look at what happened in Turkey. They’re really Draconian in what they do. If you look at how they’re doing it Dubai, you’d see that they’re doing it for the benefit of the people and the society.
“I believe there should be regulations to regulate how these bloggers operate. You know how bloggers blog from home and say, ‘I’m at home, come and beat me.’ This is the year where we should be doing that, beating them. There are no consequences and people put anything out there and the society is going crazy.”