Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has cautioned against the misuse of social media to cause problems in the state.
Speaking at the funeral service of the late Mrs Grace Agbolayah at the African Church, Central Missionary Diocese, Warri, the governor urged critics to exercise restraint, particularly those outside the state who attempt to sow seeds of discord.
He also called on parents and guardians to caution their children against misusing social media for hate campaigns.
While stressing that unity remains the only path to sustainable development in Warri and Delta State at large, he called on leaders and elders of the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities to shun divisive tendencies and embrace peace.
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Warri, noting that as Governor he would not take sides but serve the interests of all Deltans.
He called for restraint against the misuse of social media to fuel crisis and spread falsehood.
“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.
“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,” Oborevwori said.
Oborevwori warns against misuse of social media in Delta State
