The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied allegation making the rounds of alleged telephone tracking and Leakage of conversations.
According to the Commission, it 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, in a press statement issued by its Director of Public Affairs Reuben Muoka
make the following clarifications:
That the Commission denies the allegations in their entirety, stating 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. Adding further that the Commission has reported the allegations, which it takes seriously, to relevant security agencies for proper investigation and necessary action.
The Commission however 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”. the statement stressed.