Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, on Friday, strongly denounced recent “hate speech” attributed to Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian woman residing in Canada.
Sunnberger allegedly made threatening remarks in a TikTok video that went viral, appearing to target Nigerians from specific ethnic groups. The video, which reportedly included suggestions to poison certain tribal members, sparked widespread outrage and calls for action.
In response to the controversy, the Nigerian House of Representatives’ committee on diaspora matters has urged the Canadian government to prosecute Sunnberger for hate speech.
Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, took to social media platform X to address the issue. He emphasized the need for national unity, stating, “We must unite and focus on addressing our shared challenges, rather than allowing tribalism and hate to tear us apart.”
The opposition leader further stressed that tribal or religious bigotry is detrimental to Nigeria’s development. “Such divisive comments or behaviour have no place in our society,” Obi declared, calling for Nigerians to “live together in peace and love.”
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“I utterly condemn the reported hateful statement and actions attributed to a Nigerian woman living in Canada against other Nigerians of diverse origins. Such divisive comments or behaviour have no place in our society,” he said.
“As Nigerians, we should unite and focus on addressing our shared challenges, rather than allowing tribalism and hate to tear us apart. I have consistently stood against the polarisation of our country along tribal, religious or political lines.
“We, as Nigerians, must live together in peace and love, and ensure that we enthrone leaders based on integrity, competence, consistency, capacity, character and compassion, so as to overcome our present challenges and move the country forward in the right direction.
“Let us focus on what truly matters: building a prosperous, united, and equitable Nigeria for all. We must reject tribalism and religious division, and embrace our shared humanity, working together towards a new Nigeria that is POssible!”
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