Two keynote politicians and presidential candidates have roasted a viral video that saw an apparently Canada-based Nigerian woman vowing to harm people from two ethnic stocks of her home country.
Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, and his People’s Democratic Party counterpart, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, condemned the threat to poison people of Yoruba and Edo origin by one Ms. Amaka Patience Sunnberger.
Sunnberger, who said she was based in Ontario, Canada, made the call in a TikTok video, and vowed to start poisoning the food and water of Yoruba and Benin people at her place of work.
In an X posting, Obi and Atiku vilified the call.
ATIKU ABUBAKAR
The contentious virtual chat room clip, wherein participants made threats of ethnic cleansing against the Yorubas and Benin people, is unequivocally condemned in all aspects.
I am informed that the identities of those involved have been disclosed and that calls have been made to the pertinent law enforcement agencies in Canada to prosecute the offenders.
In this regard, I commend the House of Representatives and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for their prompt and decisive action in addressing this incendiary rhetoric and preempting further escalation.
This disconcerting episode underscores, once again, the imperative of uniting our people and our nation.
Our rich diversity is our most cherished national asset and must be vigilantly protected. -AA
PETER OBI
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.
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.
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?
Does it improve our transportation system or enhance the electricity supply? Does it ensure good governance?
The answer is a resounding NO! Our priority should be to move Nigeria forward, regardless of tribe or religion.
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!”
