“We Should Go After MTN” – Sowore Accuses MTN of “Knowledge Theft,” Sparks Nationwide Debate

• Omoyele Sowore has accused MTN Nigeria of exploiting subscribers by fast information depletion, describing the corporate as “information thieves.”
• In a viral assertion circulating earlier this week, Sowore alleged that many Nigerians are being unfairly charged for information providers that don’t final as anticipated, a priority that has lengthy been raised by cellular customers throughout the nation.
• His assertion has sparked widespread reactions, with many Nigerians sharing related issues and calling for higher accountability within the telecom sector.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has sparked recent controversy after accusing telecommunications large MTN Nigeria of exploiting subscribers by fast information depletion.

In a viral assertion circulating earlier this week, Sowore alleged that many Nigerians are being unfairly charged for information providers that don’t final as anticipated, a priority that has lengthy been raised by cellular customers throughout the nation.

“We now have to go after MTN, they’re the largest information thieves on the earth at present. You’ll purchase 5k value of information and by the point you get up, it could have disappeared. MTN is looting your information and by extension, they’re destroying your life,” Sowore stated.

His remarks have since triggered widespread reactions on-line, with many subscribers sharing related experiences about quick information consumption and unclear billing patterns.

Sowore additionally known as for stronger scrutiny of telecom operators, stressing the necessity for accountability and shopper safety.

“We can not proceed to permit this sort of exploitation to go unchecked. Nigerians are working arduous to earn cash, just for their information to fade with out clarification. There have to be accountability and correct scrutiny of those telecom firms,” he added.

The event comes amid ongoing issues about transparency in Nigeria’s telecom sector, the place customers have repeatedly demanded clearer billing techniques and improved service supply.

As of the time of submitting this report, MTN Nigeria has not issued an official response to the allegations.