In an effort to address hostile social media contents for political discussions among politicians, the former member representing Tarauni Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hafizu Kawu, has brought together social media users from different political parties for healthier political development.
Under the auspices of Hafizu Kawu Media Team, in collaboration with the Council of Ulama of Nigeria, Kano State Chapter, the 2-day seminar on Social Media Summit and Sensitization, brought together an array of social media users from All Progressives Congress (APC), New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), among others.
Speaking at the event, the guest lecturer, Prof Abdallah Uba-Adamu, a renowned Professor of Communication, commended Kawu and the Council, for being proactive in addressing this ailing situation, as 2027 is approaching.
He condemned misuse of social media by politicians.
“This effort will go a long way in addressing critical areas of mishandling the media, social media especially. We are delighted that, Council of Ulama is actively engaged in this important collaboration.
“Social media in itself is not harmful. But it is users that are mishandling the process. I am thrilled to see that, this Summit is organized to purposely aimed at reforming and promoting decency in modern political practices.” Uba-Adamu said
On his part, the Chairman Kano Chapter of the Council of Ulama, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil, urged social media users to always know that, they are guided by a moral way of living.
“That is religion. Whoever believes in the Day of Reckoning must therefore watch his tongue and be careful on what to post or share to the public” he noted
Also, Barr. Bashir Musaddique, highlighted areas of defamation of character and other legal breaches for social media users, who are politically inclined to always be watchful.
“Those politicians sending you to defame people’s characters are only using you for their selfish ends. You should ask yourselves, why their children are not participating in such unwanted behaviors,” he said
Experts delivered presentations at the event, commended the organizers, and called for similar initiatives to be held quarterly or at regular intervals.