Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has emphasized the importance of engaging in meaningful discourse on social media, rather than resorting to insults and personal attacks.
His statement came in response to social critic Aisha Yesufu’s comments about former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Akande said “speaking truth to power” is crucial for a healthy democracy. However, he emphasized that the use of insults weakens the impact of critical messages.
In his tweet, Akande encouraged Yesufu and others to focus on serious discussions that can drive positive change, as there are pressing issues that demand attention. His stance garnered support from fellow social media users.
Weighing in, Adewunmi Collins, a social media user, aligned with Akande, highlighting the importance of constructive dialogue in nation-building.
Musa Jacob emphasized the need to prioritize significant national issues over minor disputes.
Funmi Peter echoed the sentiment, stressing that criticism is valuable when expressed respectfully.
Maxwell Jones emphasized that messages can be effectively conveyed without resorting to insults, applauding Akande for promoting constructive criticism.
Yesufu, a staunch supporter of Peter Obi, Labor Parry Presidential Candidate, has been very critical of President Bola Tinubu and those congratulating him over his supreme court victory.
Moments after Tinubu’s election was validated by the apex court, she tweeted that Tinubu will never be her president.
