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Chuks Udo Okonta
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has debunked allegations on tracking and leaking telephone conversations of Nigerians.
A statement by Director, Public Affairs,
Nigerian Communications Commission, Reuben Muoka, said NCC has been inundated with enquiries by the media on allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” made against the Commission by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative Media.
He noted that the Commission wishes to make the following clarifications: That the Commission denies the allegations in their entirety, adding that by the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Act (NCA) 2003 and other extant Laws of the Federation, the Commission does not and cannot “track” nor “leak” telephone conversations of anyone.
He said the Commission has reported the allegations, which it takes seriously, to relevant security agencies for proper investigation and necessary action, stressing that the Commission restates its commitment to discharge its responsibilities to the Nigerian people in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the NCA 2003; Android other extant Laws of the Federation; and global best practices.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission denies these allegations and advises the public to disregard them,” he said.
