Members of the House Representatives have resolved to invite the Minister of Culture and Information, LAI MOHAMMED in a bid to investigate the legality of the Twitter ban by the Federal Government.

The Speaker of the House, FEMI GBAJABIAMILA, in his speech during plenary directed the House Committees on Justice, Commerce, and Information to investigate the process that led to the suspension of the micro blogging site.

The Speaker said the House recognizes that Twitter is a very important means of communication.

According to him, the social networking service has been used for both good and bad and the legislature must make sure that the policies of government are in accordance with the law and do not have adverse consequences on the people.

He directed relevant committees of the House to constitute a single committee and commence investigation into the circumstances surrounding the ban, and its legality.