Charlie Kirk’s Murder: Keyamo Warns Nigerians Against Hate Speech, Political Intolerance

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has cautioned Nigerians against the use of threats, bigotry, and hate speech in political debates, warning that such conduct could trigger violent outcomes..  .Read ..Full.. Article.. .

Reacting to the murder of American political commentator Charlie Kirk, Keyamo said the tragic incident should serve as a reminder that words and actions in the political space can inspire extreme behavior.

“The things we say and post in our intellectual contestations over political issues in our country can unwittingly rile others up to take extreme actions. Let us therefore eschew threats of violence, bigotry and hate speeches,” he stated via his X handle.

The minister described as “extreme cowardice” any resort to abuse, humiliation, or threats against those who hold opposing political views.

According to him, personal attacks reflect a failure in intellectual debate.

He emphasized that his message was not directed at any particular political faction, but to all stakeholders, and..  Read . .More —