Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), J.S. Okutepa, has publicly stated that his account on X, formerly known as Twitter, has been suspended without any prior notification or explanation. The prominent legal figure expressed his dismay, noting that he woke up to find his account inaccessible and has since received no specific reason for the suspension despite submitting appeals.
“I just woke up to see my account suspended,” Okutepa SAN stated. “I have written appeals and appealed to no avail. I was not told the reason. I am not sure of my offence. It is sad indeed that X can just suspend my account without allowing me to defend myself.”
X (formerly Twitter) typically suspends accounts for violations of its terms of service, which can include spam, abusive behavior, impersonation, or security risks. However, users are usually informed of the reason for such actions. Mr. Okutepa’s experience highlights a concern for users who may find their access to the platform revoked without clear justification or an immediate avenue for redress.
The suspension of a high-profile account like that of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria raises questions about the transparency and due process in X’s content moderation policies, particularly when the affected user claims ignorance of any offense and a lack of explanation from the platform. Efforts to get a definitive reason for the suspension from X have, according to Okutepa SAN, been unsuccessful to date.
Prominent SAN, J.S. Okutepa, Reports Suspension of X (Formerly Twitter) Account Without Reason
