Why Nigerians Should Not Support Ned Nwoko’s Firearms Bill – Daniel Regha

Media personality, Daniel Regha has voiced his opposition to the proposed bill by Senator Ned Nwoko, which aims to legalize the possession of firearms by Nigerians for self-defense purposes.

Ned Nwoko proposed the firearm bill amidst growing concerns about the safety and security of Nigerian citizens in the face of escalating violence and criminal activities nationwide.

Reacting on his Twitter page, Daniel Regha highlighted the potential consequences of endorsing such legislation.

The online personality cautioned against the likelihood of exacerbating existing security challenges rather than alleviating them.

He said that supporting Nwoko’s firearms bill would not contribute to resolving Nigeria’s security predicaments but could, in fact, worsen them.

Regha raised questions about the feasibility of ensuring that firearms designated for self-defense would remain in responsible hands and not be misused.

The media personality also expressed concerns about the potential for everyday disputes to escalate into violent confrontations.

He wrote, “Ned Nwoko’s firearms bill should not be encouraged; This willn’t solve the insecurity issue but only worsen it.

“Let’s assume Nigerians are allowed to obtain firearms (legally), what’s the guarantee that majority won’t missue it, or that these arms won’t end up in the hands of criminals?

“We have seen how many people break bottles over little arguments/misunderstandings, let’s not add to our problems.”

Ned Nwoko's firearms bill should not be encouraged; This willn't solve the insecurity issue but only worsen it. Let's assume Nigerians are allowed to obtain firemans (legally), what's the guarantee that majority won't missue it, or that these arms won't end up in the hands of…

— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) February 1, 2024

KanyiDaily recalls that Daniel Regha recently highlighted a perceived hypocrisy in how women approach gender equality in different aspects of their lives.