Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned a Nigerian woman based in Canada, Amaka Sunnberger, for calling for the poisoning of Yoruba and Benin people.
Obi urged Nigerians to unite and reject tribalism and hate speech.
In a post on X, Obi stated: “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 emphasized the need for unity, saying: “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.”
By condemning the woman’s inciting statement, Obi has reinforced his commitment to promoting peace and harmony among Nigerians, regardless of their ethnic or regional backgrounds.
“What does a nation achieve through tribal or religious bigotry? Does it contribute positively to development, by fixing our numerous health, education challenges, and pulling people out of poverty? Does it reduce the price of bread, rice, garri or yam in the market?” he inquired.
Obi’s statement comes amid growing concerns about tribal tensions and hate speech in Nigeria.
The former presidential candidate has consistently advocated for unity and inclusive leadership, emphasizing the need to prioritize development and address pressing national issues.
