Prof. described divisive comments and ethnic hate speech as a arms of terrorism.

This disclosure was made in Abuja during the ongoing security summit organised by the National Economic Council holding at the Presidential Villa, FCT.

He said the Terrorism Prevention Act 2011 as amended defines terrorism as an act deliberately done with malice which may seriously harm a country or is intended or can be reasonably regarded as having been done to seriously intimidate a population.

According to the Acting President, “Silence in such situations can only be seen as an endorsement.

“The silence of leaders at this time -in our country will be a grave disservice to our country, its peace and its future.”

“Hate speech and the promotion of the same through history from Nazi Germany and the extermination of Jews to the Rwandan genocide succeeded in achieving their barbarous ends by the silence of influential voices.