By Angeline Mgbele, Bureau Chief, North
Being inundated with enquiries by the media on allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” made against it by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative Media, telecommunications sector referee, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted the allegations in their entirety saying, 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.
The refutal is contained in a press statement inked by the Director of Public Affairs(DPA) at NCC, Reuben Muoka.
The Commission said it had reported the allegations, which it took seriously, to relevant security agencies for proper investigation and necessary action.
It restated 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; and 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,” stated the NCC.
