ASABA: Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has cautioned against the misuse of social media to spread falsehood and fuel divisions in the state.
The governor issued the warning during the funeral service of the late Mrs. Grace Agbolayah at the African Church, Central Missionary Diocese, Warri.
He urged critics especially those outside Delta, to desist from inciting discord through online platforms.
Oborevwori also appealed to parents and guardians to guide their children and wards against using social media for hate campaigns and conflict.
Emphasizing that unity remains critical for sustainable development, he urged leaders and elders of the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic groups to put aside divisive tendencies and embrace peace. In all, what we need is unity.
I have witnessed crisis, and I know its consequences. People are using social media to cause problems, this must stop, the governor said.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of Warri, stressing that he would govern in the interest of all Deltans without bias.
I want to develop Warri because this is my home, and some of the young people today have not enjoyed the Warri we experienced back then, he added.
