The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” made against the Commission by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative Media.
In a statement the NCC said the provisions of its act and other existing Laws does not permit it to track or leak people’s telephone conversations.
According to the statement, the Commission has reported the allegations, which it takes seriously, to relevant security agencies for proper investigation and necessary action.
NCC reiterated its commitment the Nigerian people in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, other extant Laws and global best practices while urging the public to disregard the allegations.
The full text of the statement is reproduced as follows:
The Nigerian Communications Commission (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.
The Commission wishes to make the following clarifications:
- The Commission denies the allegations in their entirety.
- 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.
iii. The Commission has reported the allegations, which we take seriously, to relevant security agencies for proper investigation and necessary action.
- 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; 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.
Signed:
Reuben Muoka
Director, Public Affairs
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
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