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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>In an event that brings to light the evolving role of social media in political communication, Kenya\u2019s President William Ruto on Friday, July 5 apologized for police brutality during an online forum with anti-tax protesters on X formerly known as Twitter.<\/b><\/p>\n

The apology came in response to a question by Kevin Monari, a protest leader who recounted his abduction by security forces during the demonstrations two weeks ago which has claimed the lives of at least 39 Kenyans.<\/p>\n

These protests, orchestrated via X Spaces a feature that allows users to host live audio conversations demonstrate the rising influence of digital platforms in mobilizing and amplifying public disagreement.<\/p>\n

There is no doubt the persistent online pressure forced President Ruto to withdraw a critical finance bill, illustrating the potent impact of social media-fueled activism.<\/p>\n

In 2020; Nigerian youth took to the streets in a deadly protest which continued for days. They were calling for the then president Muhammadu Buhari to scrap SARS, a notorious \u201cspecial\u201d police unit designated to combat armed robbery but is largely known instead for blatant extortion and in some cases, extra-judicial killings.<\/p>\n

The anti-SARS protests just like the anti-tax protests transformed organically from online hashtags into street protests in what feels like a tipping point for a generation of young Nigerians.<\/p>\n

This incident raises a crucial question: Is social media becoming the new battleground for political accountability? The ability for citizens to directly engage with political leaders and organize mass movements online represents a significant shift from traditional forms of protest and political engagement.<\/p>\n

Ghana\u2019s former president and presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, John Dramani Mahama has also announced plans to host an engagement session with journalists live on Social media.<\/p>\n

These engagements on social media underscore how digital communication is transforming the political landscape, offering a transparent and unfiltered medium for accountability.<\/p>\n

As more young activists, particularly from Gen Z, harness the power of social media to drive change, the dynamics of political accountability are being reshaped.<\/p>\n

Source: Africanews<\/b><\/p>\n

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